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PA Man Killed, Driver Airlifted In Crash On Jersey Shore Road: Troopers PA Man Killed, Driver Airlifted In Crash On Jersey Shore Road: Troopers
PA Man Killed, Driver Airlifted In Crash On Jersey Shore Road: Troopers A northeast Pennsylvania man was dead and another man was airlifted after a head-on crash on the Jersey Shore, officials said. Thomas Grau, 55, of Falls, PA, died in the crash in Dennis Township on Tuesday, Oct. 15, a New Jersey State Police spokesperson said. Troopers responded to the scene on Route 47 South just south of Tyler Road near milepost 18.8. at around 12:28 p.m. Investigators said Grau was driving north in a Toyota Prius when he crossed the center line and struck an oncoming Nissan Pathfinder. Grau was pronounced dead at the scene. The other d…
These 19 Clever Road Safety Signs Are Delighting NJ Drivers This Summer These 19 Clever Road Safety Signs Are Delighting NJ Drivers This Summer
These 19 Clever Road Safety Signs Are Delighting NJ Drivers This Summer Safe driving is no laughing matter for the New Jersey Department of Transportation. But who's to say they can't have some fun in promoting it? You may have noticed the 19 safety signs rotating across the 224 video message boards across Garden State highways this summer — each one seemingly better than the last (scroll down for a complete list of this season's messages). The NJDOT regularly runs safe driving PSAs to remind motorists of the various behavioral issues such as texting while driving, safe merging, and speeding, all of which contributed to crashes, NJDOT spokeswoman Elizabet…
Unlicensed SUV Driver Killed Man In Wheelchair Crossing Busy South Jersey Road, Police Say Unlicensed SUV Driver Killed Man In Wheelchair Crossing Busy South Jersey Road, Police Say
Unlicensed SUV Driver Killed Man In Wheelchair Crossing Busy South Jersey Road, Police Say A Pleasantville man was accused of driving without a license in a crash that killed another man in a wheelchair, authorities said. Egg Harbor Township police responded to the crash near the intersection of Black Horse Pike (Route 40) and Delancy Avenue at around 7:09 p.m. on Wednesday, June 19. The police department announced the details of the deadly crash in a news release.  Investigators said a 2007 Nissan Pathfinder was turning left from Black Horse Pike onto Delancy Avenue when the SUV struck a man crossing Delancy in a motorized wheelchair. Ernest Miller, 62, …
Police ID Bicyclist Killed On Black Horse Pike, Police Say Police ID Bicyclist Killed On Black Horse Pike, Police Say
Police ID Bicyclist Killed On Black Horse Pike, Police Say A bicyclist was killed in a crash on Black Horse Pike on Friday, May 17, police said. Arthur Herz, 61, of Mays Landing entered the westbound lanes on a bicycle around 8:20 p.m. when he "made impact with" a 21-year-old man's Jeep Cherokee, Hamilton Township police said. It happened near milepost 45.5. Herz, who was not wearing a helmet was pronounced dead at the scene. The Jeep driver suffered non-life-threatening injuries and was taken via ambulance to AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center in Pomona for further evaluation. He was wearing his seatbelt.  The roadway was shut down fo…
I-295 Crash Causing Delays In Burlington County I-295 Crash Causing Delays In Burlington County
I-295 Crash Causing Delays In Burlington County There was a crash causing delays on Interstate 295 in Burlington County, authorities said. The crash occurred at about 3:30 p.m. Monday, May 6 on I-295 southbound south of Exit 43 in Mount Laurel Township, according to the New Jersey Department of Transportation. Check back for updates.
Crash With Injuries Reported In South Jersey (DEVELOPING) Crash With Injuries Reported In South Jersey (DEVELOPING)
Route 42 Runnemede Crash There was a crash with injuries on Route 42 in Camden County, authorities said. The crash occurred at about 1:15 p.m. Monday, May 6 on Route 42 southbound south of Exit 14 in Runnemede, according to the New Jersey Department of Transportation. Check back for updates.
Crash With Injuries Shuts Route 30 In South Jersey (DEVELOPING) Crash With Injuries Shuts Route 30 In South Jersey (DEVELOPING)
Route 30 Crash Stratford A crash with injuries closed all lanes of Route 30 in Camden County, authorities said. The crash occurred at about 8:30 a.m. on Monday, May 6 eastbound near Route 702 (Berlin Avenue) in Stratford, according to the New Jersey Department of Transportation. Alll lanes were closed and detoured, 511nj.org reported. Check back for updates.
Crash Shuts Route 49 In Bridgeton (DEVELOPING) Crash Shuts Route 49 In Bridgeton (DEVELOPING)
Crash Shuts Route 49 In Bridgeton (Developing) A crash closed all lanes of Route 49 in Bridgeton on Wednesday morning, May 1, authorities said. The crash occurred at about 10:15 a.m. near Route 638 (North Burlington Road), according to the New Jersey Department of Transportation. All lanes had been closed and detoured westbound, 511njorg reported.They reportedly reopened by 1 p.m. Bridgeton police were not immediately available for comment. Check back for updates.
Crash Shuts Route 130 In Mercer County (DEVELOPING) Crash Shuts Route 130 In Mercer County (DEVELOPING)
Crash Shuts Route 130 In Mercer County (Developing) A serious crash closed all lanes of Route 130 in Mercer County on Monday, April 29, authorities said. The crash occurred just before noon south of Church Road in Robbinsville, according to the New Jersey Department of Transportation. Robbinsville police had no immediate comment on the crash. Check back for updates.
Jersey Shore City To Get Emergency Beach Erosion Fix As Summer Approaches Jersey Shore City To Get Emergency Beach Erosion Fix As Summer Approaches
Jersey Shore City To Get Emergency Beach Erosion Fix As Summer Approaches A Cape May County beach desperate for more sand will get some emergency help for this summer, officials said. The state has authorized a short-term beach renourishment project along the coast of North Wildwood. Gov. Phil Murphy and Mayor Patrick Rosenello announced the plan in a brief joint statement at night on Thursday, Apr. 26. The Democratic governor and Republican mayor said they worked "through collaboration and bipartisan partnership" to find a temporary solution to erosion concerns in North Wildwood. "The New Jersey Department of Transportation's Office of Maritime Resources is cur…
Car Flips On I-676 (DEVELOPING) Car Flips On I-676 (DEVELOPING)
Car Flips On I-676 (Developing) A vehicle overturned on Interstate 676 in Camden, authorities said. The crash occurred at about 4:25 p.m. on Thursday, April 11 on the northbound ramp to Exit 1, according to the New Jersey Department of Transportation. The ramp was closed, 511nj.org reported. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES
Crash With Injuries Reported On I-295 (DEVELOPING) Crash With Injuries Reported On I-295 (DEVELOPING)
I-295 Crash Cherry Hill There is a crash with injuries on Interstate 295 in Camden County, authorities said. The crash occurred at about 3 p.m. on Tuesday, April 9 southbound near Exit 34 in Cherry Hill, according to the New Jersey Department of Transportation. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES
Crash Closes Route 70 In South Jersey Crash Closes Route 70 In South Jersey
Crash Closes Route 70 In South Jersey A crash closed all lanes of Route 70 in Burlington County, authorities said. The crash occurred before noon on Tuesday, April 9 eastbound near New Road in Southampton Township, according to the New Jersey Department of Transportation. An unconfirmed report said the crash involved a motorcycle. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES
Crash With Injuries Reported In Trenton (DEVELOPING) Crash With Injuries Reported In Trenton (DEVELOPING)
Crash With Injuries Reported In Trenton (Developing) There was a crash with injuries in Trenton, authorities said. The crash occurred at about 1:50 p.m. on Monday, April 8 on Route 29 northbound near Lalor Street, according to the New Jersey Department of Transportation. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES
4-Vehicle Crash Closes I-195 In Mercer County 4-Vehicle Crash Closes I-195 In Mercer County
4-Vehicle Crash Closes I-195 In Mercer County A four-vehicle crash closed Interstate 195 in Mercer County, authorities said. The crash occurred shortly before 9 a.m. on Friday, April 5 eastbound near Exit 3 in Hamilton Township, according to the New Jersey Department of Transportation. All lanes were closed, 511nj.org reported. Based on a preliminary investigation, a Ford pickup, Chevrolet box truck, Peterbilt tractor-trailer and Toyota passenger vehicle were traveling eastbound on I-195. In the area of milepost 4, when a collision occurred between all four vehicles, according to New Jersey State Police. As a result of the crash, the…
Man's Suicide Attempt Closes Route 42 For Hours: State Police (UPDATE) Man's Suicide Attempt Closes Route 42 For Hours: State Police (UPDATE)
Jumper Route 42 Bellmawr Police activity that closed Route 42 in Bellmawr for hours has come to an end. For seven hours, the man stood on the ledge of the I-295 overpass, closing Route 42 below in both directions on Thursday afternoon, April 4 near Exit 14. "We were able to get the individual some help," said New Jersey State Trooper, who declined to provide further details. Photos at the scene show tractor trailers lined up under the bridge and police speaking to the man, standing on a ledge of the overpass. Sometime after 9 p.m., Bellmawr police said only that the situation had been "peacefully resolved." …
Crash With Injuries Closes Route 30 In Camden County Crash With Injuries Closes Route 30 In Camden County
Crash Route 30 Pennsauken A crash with injuries closed Route 30 in Camden County, authorities said. The crash occurred at about 7:20 a.m. on Thursday, April 4 on the eastbound ramp to Airport Circle in Pennsauken Township, according to the New Jersey Department of Transportation. All lanes were closed, 511nj.org reported.
Crash Shuts Route 42 In South Jersey Crash Shuts Route 42 In South Jersey
Crash Shuts Route 42 In South Jersey A serious crash closed all lanes of Route 42 in Gloucester County, authorities said. The crash occurred at about 11:45 a.m. Tuesday, April 2 on the southbound ramp to Exit 12 in Deptford Township, according to the New Jersey Department of Transportation.  CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES
Tractor-Trailer Crash Reported On I-295 Tractor-Trailer Crash Reported On I-295
Tractor-Trailer Crash Reported On I-295 A serious crash was reported on Interstate 295 in Camden County, authorities said. The crash occurred at about 11:15 a.m. Monday, April 1 north of Exit 28 (Black Horse Pike) in Haddon Heights, according to New Jersey State Police.   Two of three lanes were closed to traffic, 511nj.org reported. Based on a preliminary investigation, a Chevy passenger vehicle was parked on the right shoulder and a tractor-trailer was traveling southbound on I-295. In the area of milepost 28.4, the driver of the tractor-trailer lost directional control, ran off the roadway, sideswiped the Chevy, and…
Car Veers Off Garden State Parkway Car Veers Off Garden State Parkway
Car Veers Off Garden State Parkway A vehicle veered off the Garden State Parkway in Cape May County, authorities said. The crash occurred at about 1 p.m. Thursday, March 28 northbound North of Exit 6 in Middle Township, according to the New Jersey Department of Transportation. Based on a preliminary investigation, two vehicles were traveling north In the area of milepost 70, New Jersey State Police said. One vehicle collided with the rear of the other, they said. No injuries were reported, State Police said.
Camden County, State Launch Initiative To Reduce Fatal Crashes On White Horse Pike Camden County, State Launch Initiative To Reduce Fatal Crashes On White Horse Pike
Camden County, State Launch Initiative To Reduce Fatal Crashes On White Horse Pike The Camden County Prosecutor’s Office and the New Jersey Attorney General are set to launch a traffic safety initiative to cut down on crashes and improve pedestrian safety along the White Horse Pike.  Last year, there were seven fatal crashes on the state highway. These crashes resulted in eight deaths with five being pedestrians and one being a bicyclist, the county said. According to the New Jersey Department of Transportation, there have been 11,251 crashes on the White Horse Pike since 2010. Of these crashes, 3,894 caused injuries and 80 were fatal. More than 7,000 of these crashe…
Crash With Injuries Reported On Route 30 In Camden County (DEVELOPING) Crash With Injuries Reported On Route 30 In Camden County (DEVELOPING)
Crash With Injuries Reported On Route 30 In Camden County (Developing) There is a crash with injuries on Route 30 in Camden County, authorities said. The crash occurred at about 8:20 a.m. Tuesday, March 19 eastbound near Franklin Avenue in Berlin, according to the New Jersey Department of Transportation. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES
Tractor-Trailer Flips On New Jersey Turnpike Tractor-Trailer Flips On New Jersey Turnpike
Tractor-Trailer Flips On New Jersey Turnpike A tractor-trailer loaded with soil overturned on the New Jersey Turnpike in Burlington County, authorities said. The crash occurred at about 2:20 p.m. Monday, March 18 southbound near Interchange 4 (Route 73) in Mount Laurel Township, according to the New Jersey Department of Transportation. There were no injuries, according to New Jersey State Police.
South Jersey Driver Hospitalized After Route 73 Crash (UPDATED) South Jersey Driver Hospitalized After Route 73 Crash (UPDATED)
South Jersey Driver Hospitalized After Route 73 Crash (Updated) A 69-year-old driver from Somers Point was injured after his car rear-ended a box truck in Camden County, authorities said. The crash occurred at about 12:15 p.m. on Monday, March 18 on Route 73 northbound near Davis Avenue in Winslow Township, Winslow police said. Ronald Kollman, the car's driver, was taken to Cooper University Hospital for treatment, police said. Police did not say how seriously Kollman was hurt. No other injuries were reported.
Tractor-Trailer Crashes On NJ Turnpike (DEVELOPING) Tractor-Trailer Crashes On NJ Turnpike (DEVELOPING)
Tractor-Trailer Crashes On NJ Turnpike (Developing) A tractor-trailer crashed on the New Jersey Turnpike near Interstate 195 in Mercer County, authorities said. The crash occurred at about 11 a.m. on Monday, March 11 on the outer roadway southbound near Interchange 7A in Robbinsville, according to the New Jersey Department of Transportation. The driver of the Peterbilt tractor-trailer lost directional control, running off the roadway right and into an embankment, according to New Jersey State Police. There were no injuries, State Police said. The crash remains under investigation.
Serious Crash Closes Route 49 In Cumberland County Serious Crash Closes Route 49 In Cumberland County
Serious Crash Closes Route 49 In Cumberland County A serious crash closed Route 49 in Cumberland County, authorities said. The crash occurred at about 10:20 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 28 westbound near Route 671 (Union Road) in Maurice River Township, according to the New Jersey Department of Transportation. All lanes remained closed at about 1:20 p.m., 511nj.org reported. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES
Serious Crash Closes Route 77 In Cumberland County Serious Crash Closes Route 77 In Cumberland County
Serious Crash Closes Route 77 In Cumberland County A serious crash closed Route 77 in Cumberland County, authorities said. The crash occurred at about 3 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 28 near Route 614 (Bridgeton Road) in Upper Deerfield Township, according to the New Jersey Department of Transportation. All lanes remained closed, 511nj.org reported. ALSO SEE: Cumberland County man killed in Route 77 crash in Salem County.
Crash Blocks Route 42 In Camden County Crash Blocks Route 42 In Camden County
Crash Blocks Route 42 In Camden County A crash partially blocked Route 42 in Camden County, authorities said. The crash occurred at about 12:50 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 27 south of Exit 14 (Creek Road) in Runnemede, according to the New Jersey Department of Transportation. Based on a preliminary investigation by New Jersey State troopers, a Honda minivan and Kia passenger vehicle were traveling northbound on Route 42 In the area of milepost 13.4. A collision occurred between the Honda and Kia, according to Det. Jeffrey Lebron, a State Police spokesman. There were no injuries reported, Lebron said.  Four left lanes of five la…
Truck Flips On Route 55 In South Jersey (DEVELOPING) Truck Flips On Route 55 In South Jersey (DEVELOPING)
Truck Flips On Route 55 In South Jersey (Developing) A truck overturned on Route 55 in Gloucester County, authorities said. There were injuries, according to 511nj.org. The crash occurred at about 9 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 27 southbound south of Exit 56 (Route 47) in Deptford Township, according to the New Jersey Department of Transportation. One right lane was closed, 511nj.org reported. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES
Tractor-Trailers Collide After Blowout On New Jersey Turnpike Tractor-Trailers Collide After Blowout On New Jersey Turnpike
Tractor-Trailers Collide After Blowout On New Jersey Turnpike Two tractor-trailers collided after one suffered a blowout on the New Jersey Turnpike, authorities said. The crash occurred at about 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 21 southbound in Mount Laurel Township, New Jersey State Police said. Based on a preliminary investigation, a Wanc tractor-trailer and a Tremcar tractor-trailer were traveling southbound In the area of milepost 39.1, the Wanc tractor-trailer’s tire had a blowout, State Police said. As a result of the blowout, the Tremcar tractor-trailer struck the tire, lost directional control, and ran off the roadway into an embankment.  The …
Galloway Man Killed By Driver, 29, Who Crossed Center Line In Hamilton Crash: Police Galloway Man Killed By Driver, 29, Who Crossed Center Line In Hamilton Crash: Police
Galloway Man Killed By Driver, 29, Who Crossed Center Line In Hamilton Crash: Police A 62-year-old man was killed in a Route 50 crash Saturday, Feb. 17, authorities said. Thomas Nyers, of Galloway, was heading north on the roadway in Hamilton when 29-year-old James Langlois, of Richland, was heading south in a 2017 Dodge Ram around 6:05 p.m., Hamilton police said. Langlois crossed into the northbound lane of travel hitting Nyers' vehicle south of Old Egg Harbor Road, authorities said. Neyers was pronounced dead at the scene and Langlois suffered non-life-threatening injuries. He was taken to AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center, Atlantic City Campus. Traffic was divert…