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5 Hospitalized In Overnight I-295 Crash Involving Tree: State Police 5 Hospitalized In Overnight I-295 Crash Involving Tree: State Police
5 Hospitalized In Overnight I-295 Crash Involving Tree: State Police Two people were seriously injured and three others hurt in a crash on I-295 early Friday, Nov. 24 in Gloucester County, police said. A Honda was heaving north when the driver lost directional control near milepost 16.6 in Greenwich Township at 2 a.m., New Jersey State Police Trooper Troy McNair said. The car ran off the road and struck a tree leading a 72- and 72-year-old pair, of Willingboro, seriously injured, McNair said. Three others suffered minor injuries. All occupants were taken to an area hospital. The crash remains under investigation.

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by Cecilia Levine
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Drivers Fled From Back-To-Back Crashes On I-95, 1 Missing: PA State Police Drivers Fled From Back-To-Back Crashes On I-95, 1 Missing: PA State Police
Drivers Fled From Back-To-Back Crashes On I-95, 1 Missing: PA State Police A driver is missing after one multi-car crash led to another on Interstate 95 on Monday morning, according to state police.  It began when a 2014 Honda Pilot struck the rear of a PepsiCo. tractor-trailer while changing lanes without enough clearance on I-95 North in Chester City, Delaware County, just before 6 a.m. on Nov. 20, troopers detailed.  When troopers arrived, they found the tractor-trailer on fire and the Honda Pilot abandoned. The PepsiCo. driver lost control of his vehicle due to the crash and slammed into the concrete barrier between the north and southbound lanes, PS…

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by Jillian Pikora and Mac Bullock
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Man Found Shot Dead A Week After Killing His Wife In South Jersey: Prosecutor Man Found Shot Dead A Week After Killing His Wife In South Jersey: Prosecutor
Man Found Shot Dead A Week After Killing His Wife In South Jersey: Prosecutor A man wanted in the Nov. 3 killing of his wife in Gloucester County died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound on Friday, Nov. 10, authorities said. On Wednesday, Nov. 8, a warrant was issued for Laurence D. Conner, 67, of Franklin Township, charging him with homicide and weapons offenses in the death of his 62-year-old wife, Karen, according to Chief Thomas Gilbert of the Gloucester County Prosecutor's Office.  "Wide-ranging efforts to locate and arrest Conner commenced without delay once charges were filed," Gilbert said in a press release. Conner was discovered dead from a self-inflict…

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by Jon Craig
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3 Stabbed During Fight In South Jersey, Suspect Arrested: Prosecutor 3 Stabbed During Fight In South Jersey, Suspect Arrested: Prosecutor
3 Stabbed During Fight In South Jersey, Suspect Arrested: Prosecutor A 20-year-old man from Camden County has been arrested in connection with the stabbing of three Ocean County men in Gloucester County, authorities said. New Jersey State Police found Michael Hill, of Cherry Hill, walking along the shoulder of Route 55 in Glassboro after a fight on Friday night, Oct. 27, according to Chief Thomas Gilbert of the Gloucester County Prosecutor's Office.  Hill was charged with three counts of aggravated assault and two weapons offenses, Gilbert said. Police responded to Oakwood Avenue in Glassboro shortly before 11:30 p.m. for a reported stabbing and found …

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by Jon Craig
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Car Veers Off Route 55 In Gloucester County (DEVELOPING) Car Veers Off Route 55 In Gloucester County (DEVELOPING)
Car Veers Off Route 55 In Gloucester County (Developing) A vehicle veered off the roadway, trapping the driver along Route 55 in Gloucester County, authorities said. The crash occurred at about 9 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 18 on Route 55 southbound in Deptford Township, according to the New Jersey Department of Transportation. An unconfirmed report said the driver struck a tree and was unconscious. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES

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by Jon Craig
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Crash With Injuries Partially Closes Route 42 In Gloucester County Crash With Injuries Partially Closes Route 42 In Gloucester County
Crash With Injuries Partially Closes Route 42 In Gloucester County A crash with injuries was reported on Route 42 in Gloucester County, authorities said. The crash occurred at about 12:45 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 12 on Route 42 northbound north of Exit 13 (Route 55) in Deptford Township, according to the New Jersey Department of Transportation. One lane was closed, 511nj.org reported. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES

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by Jon Craig
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WINNER: Jersey Cash 5 Lottery Player Takes Home $902K WINNER: Jersey Cash 5 Lottery Player Takes Home $902K
Winner: Jersey Cash 5 Lottery Player Takes Home $902K One lucky ticket matched all five numbers drawn winning the $901,672 Jersey Cash 5 jackpot on Tuesday, Oct. 10.  The winning numbers were: 15, 22, 32, 36 and 38 and the XTRA number was: 03.  The winning ticket was sold at One Stop Shoppe, 931 Red Bank Ave., West Deptford in Gloucester County.

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by Jon Craig
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Crash With Injuries Jams Route 55 In South Jersey Crash With Injuries Jams Route 55 In South Jersey
Crash With Injuries Jams Route 55 In South Jersey A crash with injuries jammed up traffic on Route 55 in Gloucester County, authorities said. The crash occurred at about 3 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 29 on the northbound ramp to Exit 56 (Route 47) in Deptford Township, according to the New Jersey Department of Transporation. The right shoulder was closed, 511nj.com reported.

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by Jon Craig
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Downed Utility Pole Shuts Gloucester County Roadway Downed Utility Pole Shuts Gloucester County Roadway
Downed Utility Pole Shuts Gloucester County Roadway A rush-hour crash and downed utility pole has shut down a major Gloucester County road for several hours. The crash occurred on Route 47 in Glassboro at about 8:20 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 7 and the road remained closed as of 1:10 p.m., according to the New Jersey Department of Transportation.  The pole was down across all lanes near Route 553 (Woodbury Avenue), 511nj.org reported.  CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES

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by Jon Craig
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Motorcyclist Strikes Deer On Atlantic City Expressway Motorcyclist Strikes Deer On Atlantic City Expressway
Motorcyclist Strikes Deer On Atlantic City Expressway A motorcyclist escaped serious injury after striking a deer on the Atlantic City Expressway in Gloucester County, authorities said. The crash occurred at 2:51 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 31 at milepost 44.1 southbound in Washington Township, New Jersey State Police said. The motorcycle rider refused medical attention at the crash scene, police said. 

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by Jon Craig
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Man, 94, Dies Of Injuries After Gloucester County Crash Man, 94, Dies Of Injuries After Gloucester County Crash
Man, 94, Dies Of Injuries After Gloucester County Crash A 94-year-old man died of his injuries after a two-vehicle crash in Gloucester County, authorities said. John Haynicz, of Monroeville, was driving a pickup that collided with an SUV at 2:27 p.m. Friday, Aug. 25 at Delsea Drive and Paul Street in Franklinville, according to Franklin Township police. Haynicz was conscious when police took him to Inspira Medical Center Mullica Hill, but they learned on Saturday that he was airlifted to Cooper University Hospital in Camden where he died of his injuries, police said. A 34-year-old Sewell man driving the SUV suffered head injuries and was taken …

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by Jon Craig
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5 Charged After Rowdy Party Rattles South Jersey Town 5 Charged After Rowdy Party Rattles South Jersey Town
5 Charged After Rowdy Party Rattles South Jersey Town Five people including a homeowner were charged in connection with a raucous party attended by hundreds in a Gloucester County town. Glassboro Police responded to a residence on the 200 block of Dickinson Road around 10 p.m. on Aug. 5 for a report of a large, noisy party, police said on Wednesday, Aug. 23. Police found a few hundred partiers, loud music and illegally parked cars, they said. When police tried to break up the crowd, partiers became unruly and ignored orders to leave, police said. Attendees gathered in the street, took items from neighbors’ yards and continued blaring music, p…

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by Jon Craig