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Motorcyclist Charged In DUI Crash That Killed Passenger In Atlantic City: Prosecutor
A 50-year-old motorcyclist from South Jersey has been charged in connection with the death of a passenger in an alcohol-related crash, authorities said.
Joseph J. Melini of Vineland was charged with vehicular homicide on Monday, June 5, according to the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office.
On Oct. 30, 2021, at 8:10 p.m., Melini was involved in a crash in the 300 block of Delaware Avenue in Atlantic City while operating a 2005 Harley Davidson motorcycle, the prosecutor said.
Melini’s passenger, Naisha Peterson, 36, of Mays Landing, was pronounced dead at the crash scene, the prose…
Female Passenger Killed, Male Hurt In Atlantic City Motorcycle Crash
Two people were ejected from their motorcycle in South Jersey, authorities said.
A female passenger was killed and a male rider was injured on Saturday at 8:10 p.m. Atlantic City police said.
Patrol officers responded to the 300 block of North Delaware Avenue.
The passenger, Naisha Peterson, 36, of Mays Landing, was pronounced deceased on scene.
The driver, a 50-year old man from Vineland, in Cumberland County, was transported to AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center, City Division with serious injuries.
The cause of the crash is under investigation with assistance from the Atlantic County…
