According to New Jersey authorities, two motorcycles crashed on Interstate 78 leaving one woman dead.

Both motorcycles were traveling eastbound on the interstate a when one of the motorcycles struck the other one  as it was trying to pass it. A couple was riding on the motorcycle in front when it was hit.

The passenger on the motorcycle was thrown from the vehicle and was run over by another car. She was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of this motorcycle and the driver of the other motorcycle were both transported to the hospital. The 36-year-old driver of the second motorcycle was charged with driving while intoxicated.

Motorcycle accidents can cause serious injury to all involved, our thoughts are with the friends and family of the victim.