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Mom Of 4 Killed In Crash Was EMT, Newly-Promoted NJ Corrections Department Employee Mom Of 4 Killed In Crash Was EMT, Newly-Promoted NJ Corrections Department Employee
Mom Of 4 Killed In Crash Was EMT, Newly-Promoted NJ Corrections Department Employee Condolences are pouring in for the family of Brandy Woolson, a local first responder and mom of four, whose vehicle was struck by a dump truck that police said failed to yield at a stop sign, as reported by Daily Voice. Woolson, 43, was employed by the NJ Department of Corrections for the past eight years where she held several positions between Bayside and South Woods State Prisons, according to an obituary published by Hoffman Funeral Home. The DOC mourned her loss on Facebook, noting Woolson had recently been promoted. "Mrs. Woolson was a dedicated member of the SWSP and …

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by Jon Craig
News
Dump Truck Fails To Yield, Kills 43-Year-Old Woman, Injures 4 Children In NJ Crash: State PD Dump Truck Fails To Yield, Kills 43-Year-Old Woman, Injures 4 Children In NJ Crash: State PD
Dump Truck Fails To Yield, Kills 43-Year-Old Woman, Injures 4 Children In NJ Crash: State PD A 43-year-old woman was killed and four children were injured in a crash involving a dump truck Thursday, June 20 in Cumberland County, police said. A Chrysler SUV operated by Brandy Woolson, of Millville, was heading west on Highland Street in Commercial Township when a Mack dump truck heading north on Steep Run Road failed to stop at a stop sign and struck the SUV just before 9 a.m., New Jersey State Police Sgt. Jeffrey Lebron said. It is with heart felt sadness that we inform our EMS Community of the passing of our Life Member, Brandy Woolson. Our... Posted by Middle Township Ambula…

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by Jon Craig & Cecilia Levine
Traffic
Dump Truck Flips Injuring Driver On I-195 (UPDATED) Dump Truck Flips Injuring Driver On I-195 (UPDATED)
Dump Truck Flips Injuring Driver On I-195 (Updated) There was a crash with injuries involving an overturned dump truck on Interstate 195, authorities said. The crash occurred at about 2:10 p.m. on Wednesday, June 12 on I-195 westbound East of Exit 7 in Robbinsville, according to the NJDOT. A dump truck lost directional control, ran off the roadway to the right, struck a tree, and overturned, New Jersey State Police said. The driver of the dump truck was transported to an area hospital for non-life-threatening injuries, State Police said.  The crash remains under investigation.

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by Jon Craig
Police & Fire
Motorcyclist Killed In Howell Crash With Dump Truck Motorcyclist Killed In Howell Crash With Dump Truck
Motorcyclist Killed In Howell Crash With Dump Truck A motorcyclist was killed in a Howell crash involving a dump truck Saturday. Th crash occurred on Herbertsville Road (County Route 459) just before 12:25 p.m. The motorcyclist was struck by the dump truck when he failed to negotiate a curve to the right and instead drove into oncoming traffic.  The Newton’s Corner/Herbertsville split was closed for several hours. The dump truck driver remained at the scene and no charges were filed. The motorcyclist's name was not released. Authorities urge anyone with details to contact Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office Detective Kristi…

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by Cecilia Levine