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Firefighter, 22, Dies In Central Jersey Motorcycle Crash: Police Firefighter, 22, Dies In Central Jersey Motorcycle Crash: Police
Firefighter, 22, Dies In Central Jersey Motorcycle Crash: Police A 22-year-old firefighter was killed in a motorcycle crash Saturday evening, May 17 in Central Jersey, his department confirmed. East Brunswick police said only that Robert J. Oross, also known as RJ, was involved in a crash with another vehicle at Summerhill Road and Racetrack Road at around 5:16 p.m.  Oross, of Spotswood, was critically injured and pronounced dead, police said. The driver of the other vehicle was not hurt and remained at the scene, according to the release. Patrolman Ryan Welch and Patrolman Gabriel Gausachs of the Traffic Safety Section are leading the in…
Teens Shot Before BMW Flipped In Deadly Crash Outside Philly: PA State Police (UPDATE) Teens Shot Before BMW Flipped In Deadly Crash Outside Philly: PA State Police (UPDATE)
Teens Shot Before BMW Flipped In Deadly Crash Outside Philly: PA State Police (Update) A 17-year-old girl was shot in the head before a BMW crashed and flipped outside Philadelphia, Pennsylvania State Police announced in a shocking update on Tuesday, April 29. Troopers first responded to the intersection of Baltimore Pike and Wilmington West Chester Pike in Chadds Ford Township around 3:37 a.m. on Sunday, April 20. A 2015 black BMW sedan was found on its roof next to the northbound lanes of Baltimore Pike, PSP Troop K, Media Station said. Inside the wrecked vehicle, troopers found a 17-year-old Brookhaven girl who was pronounced dead at the scene. A 19-year-old Media man was …
Not a Bright Idea: NJ Duo Shined Laser Beam Into Cars On Interstate, Police Say Not a Bright Idea: NJ Duo Shined Laser Beam Into Cars On Interstate, Police Say
Not a Bright Idea: NJ Duo Shined Laser Beam Into Cars On Interstate, Police Say Drivers on I-84 had a scare when a green laser beam was seen flashing into vehicles near Exit 61 in Manchester. A 911 caller told police someone inside a black Toyota Prius was pointing a laser at passing cars on Monday night, April 21 — a dangerous distraction on a busy road. A witness called police around 8:30 p.m. to report the light show and followed the Prius while directing dispatchers and helping troopers track the vehicle as it headed west onto I-91 south. Troopers stopped the vehicle near Exit 27 in Hartford, Connecticut State Police said.  Manuel Dominguez-Liz, 25, of Ca…
Motorcyclist Killed After High-Speed Lane Change On I-95 Delco: PA State Police Motorcyclist Killed After High-Speed Lane Change On I-95 Delco: PA State Police
Motorcyclist Killed After High-Speed Lane Change On I-95 Delco: PA State Police A motorcyclist was killed after making a high-speed lane change and slamming into an SUV on I-95 in Ridley Township, Delaware County, Pennsylvania State Police announced on Monday, April 21. The crash happened in the southbound lanes near mile marker 7.1 on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway at around 8:45 p.m. on Wednesday, April 17, according to the PSP Media Station. Troopers say 24-year-old Tyler Rinck of East Norriton, Montgomery County, was riding a 2024 Suzuki SX4 in the left lane when he attempted an unsafe lane change at a high rate of speed, striking a 2022 Audi Q3 in the rear.…
Drunk Driver Gets DUI While Asleep Behind Wheel In Self-Driving Tesla: Police Drunk Driver Gets DUI While Asleep Behind Wheel In Self-Driving Tesla: Police
Drunk Driver Gets DUI While Asleep Behind Wheel In Self-Driving Tesla: Police When Tesla began producing "self-driving cars," the engineers likely didn't have this in mind.  A man was found asleep behind the wheel of a self-driving car as it rolled down the center lane of I-91 in Connecticut at just 30 mph early Friday morning, April 18, according to state police. Guido Reinoso-Gallegos, 19, of Garden City, New York, faces multiple charges from the incident, Connecticut State Police said.  Police in Hartford received several 911 calls around 12:30 a.m. from drivers concerned about the slow-moving Tesla causing hazardous conditions for other drivers. Some r…
17-Year-Old Killed After Car Strikes Overpass On Route 55: NJSP 17-Year-Old Killed After Car Strikes Overpass On Route 55: NJSP
17-Year-Old Killed After Car Strikes Overpass On Route 55: Njsp A 17-year-old Sewell resident was killed in a crash on Route 55 after striking an overpass on the early morning of Thursday, April 17, authorities said. At 12:11 a.m., officers responded to Route 55 South in Deptford township after a Toyota Camry driving southbound veered off the roadway to the left and struck a concrete overpass support and a tree, Jeffrey Lebron, a spokesman for the New Jersey State Police said. The driver, who has not been identified, sustained fatal injuries, Lebron said. The crash remains under investigation, Lebron said.
Teen Blows Stop Sign Sending SUV With Infant Flying In Wild 3-Car NJ Crash: Cops Teen Blows Stop Sign Sending SUV With Infant Flying In Wild 3-Car NJ Crash: Cops
Teen Blows Stop Sign Sending SUV With Infant Flying In Wild 3-Car NJ Crash: Cops A baby miraculously walked away without a scratch after a three-car crash sent an SUV flying through the air and landing on its roof in Ocean County after one motorist blew a stop sign, police said. The collision happened around 9:46 p.m. Tuesday, April 8 at the intersection of Commonwealth Boulevard and Bismarck Street in Manchester Township, according to Police Chief Antonio Ellis. When officers arrived, they found a white 2017 Chevrolet Equinox overturned in the middle of the road, a blue 2021 Honda Accord smashed in the northwest corner of the intersection, and a gray 2005 Honda Civic o…
Man Struck By Vehicle Remains Unidentified: Glassboro PD Man Struck By Vehicle Remains Unidentified: Glassboro PD
Man Struck By Vehicle Remains Unidentified: Glassboro PD An unidentified man was hit by a vehicle on Tuesday, April 8 in Glassboro, authorities said. At 8:21 p.m., the man was walking south in the northbound lane of Delsea Drive when he was struck in front of Smash Bros., Glassboro police said. Officers could not locate any identification or a cell phone belonging to him, police said. The man remains hospitalized and police are hoping to identify him to notify his family who may be looking for him, officers said.  He is described as a Black man wearing wearing blue jeans, gray t-shirt, dark blue hooded sweatshirt, black puffer coat, police …
8-Year-Old Girl Among Two Killed In NJ Crash: Police 8-Year-Old Girl Among Two Killed In NJ Crash: Police
8-Year-Old Girl Among Two Killed In NJ Crash: Police Two people from Elizabeth, including an 8-year-old girl were killed in a crash on Route 295 in Burling County on the evening of Sunday, April 6. At 10:17 p.m., a Hyundai Santa Fe and Hyundai Tucson were traveling northbound on Route 295 in Florence, Jeffrey Lebron, a spokesman for the New Jersey Police said. The Santa Fe struck a guardrail, re-entered the roadway and collided with the Tucson, Lebron said. The impact caused both vehicles to run off the road and strike several trees, Lebron said. Sharfu Uddin, 36, and the driver of the Tucson and an 8-year-old girl were killed in the crash, L…
Mangled Cop Car Sat On NJ School Lawn For Days, Then Came The Warning That Hit Home (VIDEO) Mangled Cop Car Sat On NJ School Lawn For Days, Then Came The Warning That Hit Home (VIDEO)
Mangled Cop Car Sat On NJ School Lawn For Days, Then Came The Warning That Hit Home (Video) For two days this week, Northern Highlands Regional High School students drove by a mangled police cruiser parked on the school’s front lawn. On Friday, April 4, they met the officer who had been inside it moments before a crash caused by a drunk driver going 140 mph last October: Allendale Police Officer Mark Dunn Jr. At the time, Dunn was standing outside of the vehicle on the side of Route 17, administering field sobriety tests for a different suspected drunk driver. The impact of the crash sent his cruiser into a Saddle River police car, which in turn struck Dunn, leaving him with mult…
These NJ Police Departments Are Being Paid To Crack Down On Distracted Drivers In $1M Campaign These NJ Police Departments Are Being Paid To Crack Down On Distracted Drivers In $1M Campaign
These NJ Police Departments Are Being Paid To Crack Down On Distracted Drivers In $1M Campaign New Jersey is cracking down on distracted drivers in a major way — and local police departments are getting paid to do it. Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Highway Traffic Safety (HTS) on Monday, April 1, launched a statewide campaign called “Put the Phone Away or Pay,” running through April 30.  The initiative combines high-visibility enforcement with a public awareness campaign targeting texting and other phone-related distractions behind the wheel. The campaign comes as preliminary state data reveals that 48% of drivers involved in crashes last year were dist…
Church Community Mourns Loss Of NJ Brothers Killed When Car Flipped 30 Feet Off I-95 Church Community Mourns Loss Of NJ Brothers Killed When Car Flipped 30 Feet Off I-95
Church Community Mourns Loss Of NJ Brothers Killed When Car Flipped 30 Feet Off I-95 Two New Jersey brothers killed in a violent crash on I-95 in Philadelphia are being remembered as “thoughtful, dependable, and deeply loved” as more than $33,000 has been raised to support their grieving family. Aaron Davis, 23, of Cranbury, and Joshua Davis, 22, of East Windsor, were riding in the backseat of a 2006 Mazda when the driver, one of their 18-year-old twin brothers, lost control near mile marker 25.5 around 8:12 p.m. on Friday, March 21, as previously reported by Daily Voice. The car struck a guiderail, flipped several times, and plummeted 20 to 30 feet off the interstate, land…
Man Killed After Crashing Into Utility Pole: Evesham PD Man Killed After Crashing Into Utility Pole: Evesham PD
Man Killed After Crashing Into Utility Pole: Evesham PD A 46-year-old Ocean Township man was killed after his car crashed into a utility pole in Evesham on Monday, March 17, authorities said. At 5:53 p.m., officers responded to Evesboro Medford Road and Elmwood Road and found a vehicle had collided with a utility pole, Evesham police said. Kevin Pepper, the driver, was found unconscious and not breathing inside the vehicle, police said. Pepper was transported to Virtua Hospital in Marlton where he was pronounced dead, police said.  The investigation into the crash is ongoing, police said.
$25K Raised For Family Of Dirt Biker Killed At Private Jersey Shore Area $25K Raised For Family Of Dirt Biker Killed At Private Jersey Shore Area
$25K Raised For Family Of Dirt Biker Killed At Private Jersey Shore Area Support is on the rise for the family of a 28-year-old man who police say was trespassing at a popular Jersey Shore site when he crashed his dirt bike and died over the weekend. Joseph W. Maffia, 28, was riding a blue 2024 Yamaha YZ450F when he hit the crest of a hill and dropped ten feet into a sand embankment at ASARCO, or Heritage Minerals, in Manchester Township, ejecting him from the bike, just before noon on Saturday, March 15, Manchester police said. Other dirt bike riders found Maffia unresponsive, face down in the sand, and started life-saving measures, according to police. He was …
Delsea High School Student Among Two Killed In Crash: NJSP Delsea High School Student Among Two Killed In Crash: NJSP
Delsea High School Student Among Two Killed In Crash: Njsp Brendan Cary, a 19-year-old Delsea Regional High School District student, was one of two people killed in a crash in Gloucester County on the afternoon of Sunday, March 10. At 4:17 p.m., troopers responded to Route 55 North in Elk Township, after Cary's Honda passenger vehicle struck a Dodge minivan that was disabled on the right shoulder, Charles Marchan, a spokesman for the New Jersey State Police said. Cary lost directional control, striking the Dodge, it to overturn, Marchan said. Cary and a passenger, Dominic Reyes, a recent Delsea graduate, sustained fatal injuries, Marchan said. "Ou…
20-Year-Olds Both Killed When Car Slams Trees Off I-195: NJSP 20-Year-Olds Both Killed When Car Slams Trees Off I-195: NJSP
20-Year-Olds Both Killed When Car Slams Trees Off I-195: Njsp Two 20-year-olds were killed when their car veered off Interstate 195 and slammed into trees early Sunday, March 9, authorities said. Denzel George, of Ewing, and Janae Boisseau, of Trenton, were traveling east in an Acura when the vehicle ran off the road near milepost 10 in Upper Freehold Township, New Jersey State Police Sergeant First Class Charles Marchan said. The crash happened at 3:01 a.m., when the Acura struck two trees, ejecting both occupants and killing them, Marchan said. The cause of the crash remains under investigation.
Vineland Woman Killed In Two-Car Crash: Monroe Twp PD Vineland Woman Killed In Two-Car Crash: Monroe Twp PD
Vineland Woman Killed In Two-Car Crash: Monroe Twp PD A 41-year-old Vineland woman was killed in a two-car crash in Monroe Township on the morning of Thursday, March 6, authorities said. At 6:37 a.m., officers responded to West Piney Hollow Road and Jackson Road after a Nissan struck a Toyota, Monroe Township Police said.  The operator of the Nissan had to be extricated and she was pronounced deceased at the scene, police said. The operator of the Toyota was transported by ambulance to a nearby hospital for their injuries, police said.  Neither driver was wearing a seatbelt and speed may have been a factor in the crash, police said…
Driver Critical, Two Vehicles Overturn, One Catches Fire In Wrong Way Trenton Crash: Police Driver Critical, Two Vehicles Overturn, One Catches Fire In Wrong Way Trenton Crash: Police
Driver Critical, Two Vehicles Overturn, One Catches Fire In Wrong Way Trenton Crash: Police A driver is in critical condition following a wrong way crash on Route 29 in Trenton on the early morning of Sunday, March 2 that overturned two vehicles, authorities said. At 4:21 a.m., Trenton police and fire responded to Route 29 North at Calhoun Street and found two vehicles with catastrophic damage, Captain Lisette Rios of the Trenton police said.  One of the vehicles was overturned with the driver trapped inside and another was on fire, Rios said. The driver of a Toyota Highlander, a 60-year-old Burlington Township resident, was  traveling south in the northbound lane of Rou…
Driver Dies, Officer Hospitalized In Fiery NJ Street Racing Crash: 'Roads Are Not Racetracks' Driver Dies, Officer Hospitalized In Fiery NJ Street Racing Crash: 'Roads Are Not Racetracks'
Driver Dies, Officer Hospitalized In Fiery NJ Street Racing Crash: 'Roads Are Not Racetracks' A driver has died following a violent street racing crash on Route 38 that left first responders injured as they attempted a daring rescue, according to the Mount Holly Township Police Department. Local police say an officer patrolling the area near McDonald’s last week spotted the wreckage of a crash and immediately called for backup on Tuesday, Feb. 18. Upon arrival, officers and emergency personnel found the driver trapped in a burning vehicle. First responders from surrounding jurisdictions worked tirelessly to free the driver before firefighters arrived, authorities said. Despite thei…
Pedestrian Killed, Vehicle Flees In Egg Harbor Township: Police Pedestrian Killed, Vehicle Flees In Egg Harbor Township: Police
Pedestrian Killed, Vehicle Flees In Egg Harbor Township: Police A pedestrian was struck and killed in a hit-and-run crash on the Black Horse Pike Tuesday night, Feb. 18, Egg Harbor Township police said. Officers responded to the crash around 8 p.m. in front of the Economy Inn in the West Atlantic City section of the township, authorities said. The driver took off, and police are still working to identify both the pedestrian and the vehicle involved. The westbound lanes of the Black Horse Pike are shut down as the investigation continues. Authorities are asking drivers to avoid the area and expect closures for several hours. Anyone who saw the crash or…
NJ School Bus Driver Killed In Crash Was Army Vet, Friend To All: Remembering Jack Hohwald NJ School Bus Driver Killed In Crash Was Army Vet, Friend To All: Remembering Jack Hohwald
NJ School Bus Driver Killed In Crash Was Army Vet, Friend To All: Remembering Jack Hohwald Jack Hohwald, an 85-year-old Maple Shade bus driver who was killed on Tuesday, Jan. 28 after being struck by a bus driver at the school, is being remembered for his years of dedication to the school district. The fatal crash happened at Maple Shade High School when Hohwald stepped outside of his vehicle and was struck by another school bus, sustaining fatal injuries, according to Maple Shade police.  The driver of the striking bus, a 77-year-old Cinnaminson resident and district employee, remained at the scene and cooperated with investigators. No charges have been filed at this time, …
FATAL: Speeding Teen Dirt Biker Slams Town Trash Truck In Cape May County, Officials Say FATAL: Speeding Teen Dirt Biker Slams Town Trash Truck In Cape May County, Officials Say
Fatal: Speeding Teen Dirt Biker Slams Town Trash Truck In Cape May County, Officials Say Authorities in Cape May County are investigating a crash between a teen dirt bike operator and a town trash truck, which killed the teen dirt biker. The crash happened around 11:35 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 14. A 17-year-old traveling southbound at a high rate of speed in the northbound shoulder of Bayshore Road struck a municipal trash truck turning right onto east Atlantic Avenue, the Cape May County Prosecutor's Office said. The truck driver told investigators they saw the dirt bike approaching quickly as they attempted the turn and tried to stop, but the bike collided head-on with the truck, c…
Arctic Blast Will Follow Snow Showers Across NJ With Temps We Haven't Seen In Years, NWS Says Arctic Blast Will Follow Snow Showers Across NJ With Temps We Haven't Seen In Years, NWS Says
Arctic Blast Will Follow Snow Showers Across NJ With Temps We Haven't Seen In Years, NWS Says Light snow showers are forecast to begin Thursday afternoon, Jan. 16 across parts of New Jersey and Pennsylvania, potentially creating slippery conditions during the evening commute, according to the National Weather Service (NWS).  A Hazardous Weather Outlook has been issued for several northeast New Jersey counties, including Passaic, Hudson, Bergen, Essex, and Union, with snowfall set to begin after 4 p.m. Most areas are expected to see less than one inch of snow, though localized accumulations of up to two inches are possible in parts of eastern Pennsylvania near and north of …
Nissan, Honda Eye Potential Merger Nissan, Honda Eye Potential Merger
Nissan, Honda Eye Potential Merger Two of the world's biggest automakers may soon become one. Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. and Honda Motor Co., Ltd. have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to discuss a potential merger aimed at revolutionizing the future of mobility and electrification.  Announced on Monday, Dec. 23, the goal is to establish a joint holding company that could significantly impact the automotive landscape, and potentially make the combined corporation the world's third-largest auto manufacturer. The merger aims to accelerate initiatives for carbon neutrality and zero traffic fatalities by pooling reso…
Man Killed In Backyard ATV Crash In Burlington County, Police Say Man Killed In Backyard ATV Crash In Burlington County, Police Say
Man Killed In Backyard ATV Crash In Burlington County, Police Say A man was killed in a backyard ATV crash in Burlington County on Sat., Dec. 14, police said. Officers from the Pemberton Township Police Department responded to a home on Ridge Road in Browns Mills at 11:31 a.m. after receiving reports of a serious motor vehicle accident. Investigators said the driver, identified as Michael L. Cline, 49, of Browns Mills, was operating a 2020 Polaris Ranger all-terrain vehicle in the backyard of the home at the time of the crash. "Cline was traveling in the backyard of the residence when it struck two separate logs," police said. "Cline was ejected from the…
New Stop Signs Target Most Dangerous Intersections In South Jersey Township, Police Say New Stop Signs Target Most Dangerous Intersections In South Jersey Township, Police Say
New Stop Signs Target Most Dangerous Intersections In South Jersey Township, Police Say New four-way stop signs are being installed in Egg Harbor Township to improve safety at several high-risk intersections, including one that has seen multiple severe crashes, authorities said. The stop signs will be placed at key intersections and were aimed at reducing crashes, the Egg Harbor Township Police Department said in a Facebook post on Thursday, Dec. 13. The new traffic patterns will go into effect by the end of the week of Monday, Dec. 16. The new four-way stops will be at the intersections of Reega Avenue and Cates Road, West Jersey Avenue and Cates Road, and West…
Community College Mourns Nursing School Leader Killed In South Jersey Crash Community College Mourns Nursing School Leader Killed In South Jersey Crash
Community College Mourns Nursing School Leader Killed In South Jersey Crash A Mullica Hill woman and beloved nursing school leader died in a crash that injured three other people in Pilesgrove Township, authorities said. Dr. Theresa Covello, 65, was killed in the crash on Monday, Dec. 9, a state police spokesperson said. She was the chief nursing officer at Salem Community College. Troopers responded to the scene at the intersection of Salem County routes 605 and 660 at around 10:10 a.m. Investigators said Dr. Covello was driving a Honda CR-V east on County Route 660 (Point Airy Road) and failed to stop at the intersection's stop sign. She was struc…
Bridgeton Woman Killed After Running Stop Sign In Fairfield Township Crash: Troopers Bridgeton Woman Killed After Running Stop Sign In Fairfield Township Crash: Troopers
Bridgeton Woman Killed After Running Stop Sign In Fairfield Township Crash: Troopers A Bridgeton woman died and her passenger was seriously injured when their car collided with a truck at a Fairfield Township intersection, authorities said. Angie Doza-Rudas, 35, was killed at the intersection of Cumberland County routes 692 and 722, a state police spokesperson said on Monday, Dec. 9. Troopers responded to the scene at around 7:27 a.m. on Sunday, Dec. 8. Investigators said Doza-Rudas was driving a Ford Fusion north on County Route 722 (Clarks Pond Road) when she failed to stop at a posted stop sign. Her car entered the intersection and was struck by a Ford F-550 he…
Navy Sailor Left Grieving Dog Sees Community Support After NJ Hit-Run Navy Sailor Left Grieving Dog Sees Community Support After NJ Hit-Run
Navy Sailor Left Grieving Dog Sees Community Support After NJ Hit-Run Support is on the rise for a 25-year-old Atlantic County man and former US Navy sailor who was left with critical injuries in a hit-and-run crash, which also killed his dog. Syed Hoque and his dog, Duca, were struck by a vehicle in a hit-and-run crash early Saturday, Nov. 30, in Absecon, authorities said. The crash occurred shortly after midnight at Highland Boulevard and Marlborough Avenue, where Duca was tragically killed. Syed was transported to AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center with serious injuries requiring extensive medical treatment and surgeries, police said. The driver, id…
What Are Snow Squalls? Winter Weather Hazard Forecast In NJ, PA: Here's What To Know What Are Snow Squalls? Winter Weather Hazard Forecast In NJ, PA: Here's What To Know
What Are Snow Squalls? Winter Weather Hazard Forecast In NJ, PA: Here's What To Know A storm system moving in brings the potential for snow squalls, 55 mph winds, and frigid temps mid-week in New Jersey and Pennsylvania, forecasters have said in a new update. ⚠️❄️🌬️ Not much change to the forecast for tonight through Thursday. Some snow showers may result in some light... Posted by US National Weather Service Philadelphia/Mount Holly on Wednesday, December 4, 2024 A powerful cold front is set to sweep through the region tonight into Thursday, Dec. 5, bringing snow showers, potential travel hazards, and wind gusts as high as 55 mph, according to the National Weather …
UPDATE: 79-Year-Old Man Dies In Crash On Jersey Shore Road, Prosecutors Say UPDATE: 79-Year-Old Man Dies In Crash On Jersey Shore Road, Prosecutors Say
Update: 79-Year-Old Man Dies In Crash On Jersey Shore Road, Prosecutors Say Police were investigating after a Jackson Township man died in a crash near a Colts Neck intersection, authorities said. Steve Goldman, 79, was killed in the crash on Monday, Dec. 2, a Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office spokesperson said. Colts Neck police responded to the scene near the intersection of County Route 537 and New Street at around 10:27 a.m. According to the state police fatal crash database, Goldman was driving a vehicle. Investigators haven't released any further details about what led up to the wreck as of press time. The Monmouth County Serious C…