A man from Staten Island was killed in a motorcycle accident in New Jersey when visiting family.

The teenager was driving to the store on the motorcycle when he lost control of the bike. After losing control, the 19-year-old was thrown from the motorcycle and emergency crews found him semi-conscious a short distance from the bike.

He was then airlifted to the hospital where he was later pronounced dead. The teen was a 2009 high school graduate who was currently taking business classes. Police continue to investigate the accident.

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