On Wednesday, Aug. 16, 2023, Hudson County Sheriff Officer Andrew Conti attempted to stop a motorcycle, operated by Reymis Geronimo-Segura, a 28-year-old North Bergen resident, for motor vehicle violations, State Attorney General Matthew Platkin said (click here for bodyworn camera footage of the incident).
Conti observed the motorcycle in the area of Paul Amico Way and Seaview Drive, Platkin said. Conti followed the motorcycle on County Avenue traveling northbound with his lights and sirens activated in an attempt to get Geronimo-Segura to stop, Platkin said.
Conti caught up to Geronimo-Segura when his motorcycle got behind a tractor-trailer. Platkin said The motorcycle then passed the truck on the right side, Platkin said. Conti remained behind the truck as the motorcycle continued around the truck northbound on County Avenue, Platkin said.
The officer radioed to dispatch that he would not be pursuing, Platkin said. Seconds later, the motorcycle crashed into a white SUV on County Avenue as the SUV was pulling out of Charles Street, Platkin said.