A Millville youth baseball and softball club is mourning the loss of an assistant coach after a fatal motorcycle collision last weekend.
Zackary Newman, 30, died from injuries after an Oct. 9 crash near South Erie Boulevard and Maple Avenue, according to a news release from the Hamilton Police Department. Police identified Newman as the motorcyclist in the two-vehicle collision.
Newman was an assistant coach for the Millville Youth Baseball & Softball Association's T-ball team, according to a Facebook post from the association.
"He gave his time to be part of something special," the post reads. "Helping our youngest players learn the game of baseball, build confidence, make memories, and most importantly, have fun."
Newman leaves behind his fiancée,
Taylor Tillery, their two children, and his family and friends, according to the post.
Hamilton Community member Skye Felty started a GoFundMe to help the Tillery family pay for funeral expenses and bills.
The Enquirer left a message with Tillery but did not immediately get a response.
The investigation is ongoing and the investigators have identified contributing factors including speed, the police department's news release said.
Police ask anyone with information about the crash to contact Traffic Sgt. Anthony Kiep at 513-868-5811,extension 1361.
This story may be updated.
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