Jackson fatal motorcycle crash: Second man dies weeks after collision

Andrew J. Goudsward | Asbury Park Press

Show Caption Hide Caption Jackson motorcycle chase and fatal crash The Ocean County Prosecutor's Office released dash cam footage of a chase that turned into a fatal crash.

A Jackson man left clinging to life following a July 5 collision with a motorcyclist who was fleeing police has succumbed to his injuries, authorities said Saturday.

Jackson police notified the Ocean County Prosecutor's Office on Friday that Eric Larson, 24, died of injuries sustained in the crash, said prosecutor's office spokesman Al Della Fave.

The collision also killed the motorcyclist, 22-year-old Anthony Griffin, who was speeding away from police when he slammed into Larson's 2008 Hyundai Elantra on South Prospect Road, the prosecutor's office said following the crash.

Griffin ran a red light heading eastbound on Brewers Bridge Road at about 10:20 p.m. on July 5, according to authorities. A Jackson police officer followed him as he turned onto South Prospect Road and attempted to stop him.

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At that point, Griffin sped away for a short time before barreling into Larson's vehicle as he tried to turn left onto South Prospect Road. You can see police dash camera video of the crash in the video at the top of this story.

The motorcycle was unregistered and had fictitious plates, authorities said.

Larson was taken to Jersey Shore University Medical Center in Neptune in critical condition following the crash. Griffin was pronounced dead at the scene.

"After three long weeks and fighting with all of his strength, today Eric gained his angel wings," read a Friday post on a GoFundMe page in support of Larson. "He fought so hard with such unbelievable strength."

The page said Larson was a father and step-father to two young girls and had a fiance. The campaign has so far raised more than $10,000 in support of the family.

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