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DE Woman Drove Car Through South Jersey Hospital's ER, Police Say (VIDEO) DE Woman Drove Car Through South Jersey Hospital's ER, Police Say (VIDEO)
DE Woman Drove Car Through South Jersey Hospital's ER, Police Say (Video) A Delaware woman was accused of crashing her car into a Bridgeton hospital's emergency room minutes before midnight on New Year’s Eve, authorities said. April Love of New Castle, DE, was charged with assault by a motor vehicle, endangering another person, and criminal mischief, the Bridgeton police department said in a news release.  Officers responded to the crash at Inspira Health Center Bridgeton on Irving Avenue at around 11:27 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024. This happened at the Inspira Hospital in Bridgeton, New Jersey Tuesday night at 11:45pm Posted…
Man, 69, Dies In Crash At Rural South Jersey Intersection: Troopers Man, 69, Dies In Crash At Rural South Jersey Intersection: Troopers
Man, 69, Dies In Crash At Rural South Jersey Intersection: Troopers A Glassboro man was killed when his car failed to yield at a stop sign at an Upper Pittsgrove Township intersection, authorities said. Luis Salcedo, 69, died in the two-vehicle crash on Sunday, Dec. 29, a state police spokesperson said. Troopers responded to the scene at the intersection of Buck and Three Bridge roads at around 12:32 p.m. Investigators said a Toyota Yaris traveling north on Three Bridge Road failed to yield at the stop sign. The car was struck by a GMC Sierra heading west on Buck Road (Salem County Route 611). Salcedo was pronounced dead at the scene. No other in…
ER Nurse Returning From Work ID'd By Grieving Family As Victim Of Wrong-Way DUI NJ Crash ER Nurse Returning From Work ID'd By Grieving Family As Victim Of Wrong-Way DUI NJ Crash
ER Nurse Returning From Work ID'd By Grieving Family As Victim Of Wrong-Way DUI NJ Crash Anne Rasmussen dedicated her life to helping others, but her own was cut short when a suspected drunk driver caused a wrong-way crash on Route 70 early Friday morning, Dec. 27. Rasmussen, 58, of Whiting, was identified by her family on a GoFundMe campaign as an emergency room nurse on her way home from work when the Brick Township crash occurred, "killing her instantly." "She spent a lot of her life dedicated to helping people working as an ER nurse," Rasmussen's daughter, Kelly Kracsun wrote on the campaign. She would take the shirt off her back for absolutely anyone and would do anything …
Seven People Injured, Two Children Critical In Lawrence Township Crash: Police Seven People Injured, Two Children Critical In Lawrence Township Crash: Police
Seven People Injured, Two Children Critical In Lawrence Township Crash: Police Two children were critically injured in a two-vehicle crash in Lawrence Township that caused injuries to seven people, authorities said. Lawrence Township police responded to the intersection of Brunswick Pike and Darrah Lane at around 11:19 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 27, the department said in a news release. Officers arrived on the scene to find the children, ages 11 and 5, unconscious and unresponsive in the backseat of one vehicle. Paramedics rushed them to Capital Health Regional Medical Center in Trenton where they remained in critical condition. Five others sustai…
South Jersey Musician 'Adored By All' Seriously Injured By Car, Fundraiser Says South Jersey Musician 'Adored By All' Seriously Injured By Car, Fundraiser Says
South Jersey Musician 'Adored By All' Seriously Injured By Car, Fundraiser Says A beloved musician throughout South Jersey and the greater Philadelphia area was badly injured when he was struck by a car, according to a fundraising campaign. A GoFundMe page said Mark Yurkanin was rushed to Cooper University Hospital with serious injuries when he was hit on Tuesday, Dec. 10. Yurkanian lives in Collingswood, according to his Facebook profile. The GoFundMe had raised more than $26,000 from at least 398 donations as of Friday, Dec. 20. "Mark's music, smile, and loving nature have such a remarkable reach throughout the music community," wrote Alyssa Davidson, the …
Woman Critically Injured, Second Pedestrian Hospitalized In South Jersey Crash: Police Woman Critically Injured, Second Pedestrian Hospitalized In South Jersey Crash: Police
Woman Critically Injured, Second Pedestrian Hospitalized In South Jersey Crash: Police Two pedestrians were hospitalized, including one critically injured, after they were struck by a car in Gloucester City, authorities said. The man and woman, both 51 years old, were hit near the intersection of Route 130 North and Market Street, the Gloucester City Police Department said in a news release on Friday, Dec. 20. Officers arrived at around 6:25 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 18. Police immediately gave the victims first aid until paramedics got to the scene. The two were rushed to a nearby hospital. The woman was listed in "critical but stable condition" …
NYC Man Seriously Injured In Crash At Hamilton Township Intersection, Police Say NYC Man Seriously Injured In Crash At Hamilton Township Intersection, Police Say
NYC Man Seriously Injured In Crash At Hamilton Township Intersection, Police Say A New York City man was seriously injured in a crash at a Mercer County intersection, authorities said. Officers responded to the intersection of Nottingham Way and Wegner Avenue in Hamilton Township at around 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 18, the Hamilton Police Division said in a news release. The intersection is next to an off-ramp for Exit 63B on Interstate 295. Investigators said a 2008 Infiniti G35 driven by a Trenton man was heading west on Nottingham Way when the car struck a 2010 Toyota Prius. A Brooklyn, New York, man was trying to turn left in the Toyota from…
Suicidal NJ Man Crashes, BMW Catches Fire After Police Chase On Route 22: PA State Troopers Suicidal NJ Man Crashes, BMW Catches Fire After Police Chase On Route 22: PA State Troopers
Suicidal NJ Man Crashes, BMW Catches Fire After Police Chase On Route 22: PA State Troopers A suicidal man crashed his vehicle and was ejected after leading Pennsylvania State Police on a chase along Route 22 in South Whitehall Township, authorities announced. Troopers from the Pennsylvania State Police Troop M – Fogelsville Crime Unit were alerted to a suicidal male traveling into Pennsylvania from New Jersey on Monday, Dec. 16, at approximately 11:30 a.m., according to a release. The man was spotted driving a BMW X-5 westbound on Route 22, police said. When troopers attempted to stop him, he fled, leading officers on a pursuit through local roads before returning to Route 22. T…
'A True Hero': Vigil Honors South Jersey Crossing Guard Killed Protecting Students From Car 'A True Hero': Vigil Honors South Jersey Crossing Guard Killed Protecting Students From Car
'A True Hero': Vigil Honors South Jersey Crossing Guard Killed Protecting Students From Car A Burlington City school crossing guard who died while saving two children's lives was honored as a hero for his selfless dedication to others and his vibrant presence. The city held a glow vigil in memory of Bruce Morlack on Sunday, Dec. 15, the City of Burlington Police Department said in a Facebook post. The 74-year-old man was struck by a car and killed while helping children cross Jacksonville Road on Friday, Dec. 6. Morlack's crossing guard uniform and stop sign were on display at the vigil. "The family extends their gratitude for the outpouring of love and support during t…
Route 1 Crash Bogs Down Lunchtime Traffic In Central Jersey: NJDOT (DEVELOPING) Route 1 Crash Bogs Down Lunchtime Traffic In Central Jersey: NJDOT (DEVELOPING)
Route 1 Crash Bogs Down Lunchtime Traffic In Central Jersey: Njdot (Developing) A crash on Route 1 in South Brunswick caused lane closures and disrupted traffic during the midday commute, officials said. The crash on Route 1 North near Black Horse Lane shut down the right lane and shoulder of the two-lane roadway on Friday, Dec. 13, according to the state Department of Transportation. The crash was first reported at around 11:25 a.m. Authorities worked to clear the scene as delays built in the area. Drivers were urged to find alternate routes or prepare for slower travel. Details about the cause of the crash and whether there were any injuries were not immed…
Man, 20, Killed In Central Jersey Crash, Two Other Drivers Injured: Prosecutors Man, 20, Killed In Central Jersey Crash, Two Other Drivers Injured: Prosecutors
Man, 20, Killed In Central Jersey Crash, Two Other Drivers Injured: Prosecutors A man has died and two others were injured in a three-vehicle crash in Freehold Township, authorities said. The collision happened on Jackson Mills Road near Geisler Road, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond Santiago said in a news release on Wednesday, Dec. 11. Freehold Township police responded to the scene at around 10:27 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 9. Investigators say a 20-year-old man was driving a 2017 Infiniti Q50 north on Jackson Mills when the car collided with a 2017 Ford Transit Van driven by a 40-year-old man. A 2017 Subaru Legacy, driven by a 21-year-old man traveling south …
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…
Driver Killed After Running Stop Sign, Two Others Injured In South Jersey Crash: Troopers Driver Killed After Running Stop Sign, Two Others Injured In South Jersey Crash: Troopers
Driver Killed After Running Stop Sign, Two Others Injured In South Jersey 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…
DUI Driver From NJ Who Killed Bride Delivers Desperate Apology Before Sentencing DUI Driver From NJ Who Killed Bride Delivers Desperate Apology Before Sentencing
DUI Driver From NJ Who Killed Bride Delivers Desperate Apology Before Sentencing A former New Jersey resident has been sentenced to prison time in a golf cart crash that killed a bride and injured her groom on their wedding night in April 2023. Jamie Lee Komoroski, 26, a Hunterdon County native, was sentenced to 25 years in prison on Monday, Dec. 2, after pleading guilty to reckless homicide, felony DUI causing death, and two counts of felony DUI causing great bodily injury in South Carolina. Komoroski drunkenly rear-ended the golf cart that 34-year-old Samantha Miller and her new husband, Aric Hutchinson, were riding in, in Folly Beach, SC. Police have s…
'Sweet And Loving' Ewing Woman, 19, Killed In Crash On Snowy Western PA Road: Fundraiser 'Sweet And Loving' Ewing Woman, 19, Killed In Crash On Snowy Western PA Road: Fundraiser
'Sweet And Loving' Ewing Woman, 19, Killed In Crash On Snowy Western PA Road: Fundraiser A teen from Ewing died while traveling home from college in western Pennsylvania in snowy conditions just before Thanksgiving, according to a fundraising campaign. A GoFundMe page said 19-year-old Zy’yonnah Dully died in the crash on Friday, Nov. 22. She was a second-year nursing student at the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford. Dully was driving home to New Jersey for Thanksgiving break when the crash "robbed her of a future that was so bright." "Zy’yonnah was a sweet and loving girl [who] brought positive energy to anyone around her," wrote Latisha Spearman, the fundraiser's…
South Jersey Woman Strikes Overpass, Dies In I-87 Crash In Northern NY: Troopers South Jersey Woman Strikes Overpass, Dies In I-87 Crash In Northern NY: Troopers
South Jersey Woman Strikes Overpass, Dies In I-87 Crash In Northern NY: Troopers A New Jersey woman was killed when her vehicle overturned and crashed into an overpass in upstate New York's Capital Region, authorities said. Jennifer Okoro-Ibiam, 42, of Pemberton, died in the Warren County crash in Queensbury, on Monday, Nov. 18, New York State Police said in a news release. Troopers responded to the scene on Interstate 87 North at around 6:20 a.m. Investigators said the vehicle overturned before colliding with the Gurney Lane overpass and going off the highway. Okoro-Ibiam suffered severe injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. No one else was in the v…
Driver Dies, Two Injured In Fiery Early Morning Crash On Garden State Parkway: Troopers Driver Dies, Two Injured In Fiery Early Morning Crash On Garden State Parkway: Troopers
Driver Dies, Two Injured In Fiery Early Morning Crash On Garden State Parkway: Troopers A driver was killed and two others were hospitalized in a crash on the Garden State Parkway in Tinton Falls, authorities said. Troopers responded to the southbound side of the parkway at around 4:20 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 26, a state police spokesperson said. Investigators said a Honda Accord and Honda Civic crashed head-on near milepost 102.8. A Volkswagen Jetta hit the back of the Civic, causing the Honda to catch fire. The Honda Civic driver was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver wasn't identified as of press time. A 23-year-old Brick Township man who drove the Honda Accord suffe…
Driver Flees From Crash That Killed Passenger On Route 9: Prosecutor Driver Flees From Crash That Killed Passenger On Route 9: Prosecutor
Driver Flees From Crash That Killed Passenger On Route 9: Prosecutor A 47-year-old North Plainfield man was killed in a single-vehicle crash in Woodbridge on Saturday, Oct. 25 in which the driver had fled from, authorities said. Mario Ortiz Bonilla was found dead in the front passenger's seat of the 2017 Kia Sportage on Route 9 and Green Street in Woodbridge just after 9:05 a.m., Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone and Woodbridge PD Director Robert Hubner said. The driver had fled the scene, Ciccone and Hubner said. Authorities did not provide further details. The investigation is active and continuing. Anyone with information is asked to call …
Viral Dashcam Footage Shows Vehicle Reversing On NY Highway In Apparent Insurance Fraud Attempt Viral Dashcam Footage Shows Vehicle Reversing On NY Highway In Apparent Insurance Fraud Attempt
Viral Dashcam Footage Shows Vehicle Reversing On NY Highway In Apparent Insurance Fraud Attempt Authorities are investigating a case of attempted insurance fraud after the victim’s shocking dashcam video of the incident went viral online. “Everything happened so fast,” Ashpia Natasha, recounted in a video on TikTok that had more than 68M views as of press time. She said she was alone driving eastbound on the Belt Parkway in Queens, toward the Southern State Parkway, on Wednesday, Oct. 16, when another driver cut her off and slammed on his brakes. At first, her dashcam video shows what appears to be just a close call; she hits her brakes and avoids crashing into the other ve…
Head-On Crash Leaves Two People Seriously Injured In Camden County Head-On Crash Leaves Two People Seriously Injured In Camden County
Head-On Crash Leaves Two People Seriously Injured In Camden County Two people were hospitalized with serious injuries when a vehicle crossed over the double yellow line and hit another head-on in Camden County on Wednesday, Oct. 23, police said. Police said the vehicle in the northbound lane crossed the center line on College Drive at Cherrywood Drive in Gloucester Township around 12 p.m. Arriving officers found two vehicles in the road with significant damage. Inspira Basic Life Support and Jefferson Health Basic Life Support provided medical assistance at the scene. Both occupants were taken to local hospitals with serious injuries.  As of press ti…
Video Shows DUI Flying Jeep Driver Chatting With Cops In Hospital Bed After Wild NJ Wreck Video Shows DUI Flying Jeep Driver Chatting With Cops In Hospital Bed After Wild NJ Wreck
Video Shows DUI Flying Jeep Driver Chatting With Cops In Hospital Bed After Wild NJ Wreck Newly released bodycam footage shows the arrest of a 39-year-old man who police say was intoxicated when he blew a stop sign and sent a Jeep Wrangler airborne and onto the back deck of a New Jersey homeowner. Video shared to YouTube by Transparency Bodycam this week shows the massive police and fire response in Holmdel on Aug. 31, caused by Anthony Hernandez, of North Plainfield. “I just feel below myself,” Hernandez told officers from the hospital (around the 2-hour mark in the video). "I'm just happy you’re okay," the officer responded, saying things could've been a lot worse given the n…
Long Island Man, 23, Dies When Car Crashes Into 18-Wheeler On NJ Turnpike: Troopers Long Island Man, 23, Dies When Car Crashes Into 18-Wheeler On NJ Turnpike: Troopers
Long Island Man, 23, Dies When Car Crashes Into 18-Wheeler On NJ Turnpike: Troopers A Long Island man was killed when his car crashed into the back of a tractor-trailer on the New Jersey Turnpike, authorities said. Donald Butler of Wheatley Heights, died in the crash in Westampton Township on Tuesday, Oct. 15, a New Jersey State Police spokesperson said.  Troopers responded to the northbound side of the turnpike near milepost 43.9 at around 9:56 p.m. The crash happened just south of Exit 5, which is the interchange for Burlington-Mount Holly Road. Investigators said Butler was driving a Mercedes-Benz E400 when his car struck the back of a Fre…
Woman Killed, Three Injured When SUV Runs Red Light In Central Jersey: Prosecutors Woman Killed, Three Injured When SUV Runs Red Light In Central Jersey: Prosecutors
Woman Killed, Three Injured When SUV Runs Red Light In Central Jersey: Prosecutors A Kendall Park woman was killed when she was in a car that was hit by an SUV that ran a traffic light in South Brunswick, authorities said. Ranjinidevi Ramakrishnan, 43, died in the crash, Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone said in a news release on Thursday, Oct. 10. Police responded to the crash in the area of Route 522 and Georges Road at around 7:13 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 3.  The driver and two passengers in a Hyundai Sonata were rushed to Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital with serious injuries. Ramakrishnan, a rear passenger, was pronou…
Car Strikes Utility Pole In Central Jersey, Knocking Out Power In Rollover Crash: Firefighters Car Strikes Utility Pole In Central Jersey, Knocking Out Power In Rollover Crash: Firefighters
Car Strikes Utility Pole In Central Jersey, Knocking Out Power In Rollover Crash: Firefighters Power was knocked out for some residents in a Marlboro Township neighborhood after a rollover crash during the morning commute, officials said. Firefighters responded to the wreck near the intersection of Tennent Road and Wooleytown Road at around 7:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 1, the Morganville Fire Department said in a Facebook post. When crews arrived, they found a car on its roof with airbags deployed. A utility pole was broken and wires were lying in the road. Everyone inside the car got out of it safely and there were no injuries reported. Jersey Central Power & Light…
Wildwood Woman Dead, Vineland Driver Serious After Overnight SUV Rollover Crash: Police Wildwood Woman Dead, Vineland Driver Serious After Overnight SUV Rollover Crash: Police
Wildwood Woman Dead, Vineland Driver Serious After Overnight SUV Rollover Crash: Police A 37-year-old woman was killed when the SUV she was riding in crashed and overturned in Vineland overnight, police said. Armando Garcia, 52, of Vineland was heading east on East Sherman Avenue in a 2009 Nissan Pathfinder when he veered off the road, just east of Hance Bridge Road, and struck a tree around 12:35 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 28, Vineland police said. The vehicle overturned and the passenger Keila Osoria-Garcia, of Wildwood, died at the scene. Garcia was taken to Cooper University Hospital for serious injuries but is in stable condition. This investigation is ongo…
Crash At South Jersey Intersection Sends Two Men To Hospital, Police Say Crash At South Jersey Intersection Sends Two Men To Hospital, Police Say
Crash At South Jersey Intersection Sends Two Men To Hospital, Police Say Two men were hospitalized when a car and an SUV crashed in Medford, authorities said. Emergency crews responded to the crash near the intersection of Route 70 and Medford-Mt. Holly Road (Burlington County Route 541) at around 8:24 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 24, the Medford Township Police Department said in a news release on Thursday, Sept. 26. Investigators said a black 2025 Honda Civic was traveling east on Route 70 and a black 2014 Land Rover was heading west on Route 70. The Honda tried to turn left onto Route 541 when the car crashed with the SUV in the intersection. The 31-year…
Watch Officer Recognized By MADD Expertly Arrest Driver Suspected Of DUI In New Jersey Watch Officer Recognized By MADD Expertly Arrest Driver Suspected Of DUI In New Jersey
Watch Officer Recognized By MADD Expertly Arrest Driver Suspected Of DUI In New Jersey Footage of a New Jersey police officer once recognized by Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) is going viral as she arrests a motorist suspected of driving under the influence. The 1-hour and 5-minute video shared by Transparency Bodycam shows Red Bank Officer Grace Maggiulli responding to a crash at Maple Avenue near the intersection with E Bergen Boulevard on June 3, 2024. At the scene, one driver explains to Maggiulli he'd been rear-ended while at a red light by a 2023 Chevrolet, which she'd later learn was being operated by New York resident Gustavo Gonzalez, 24, of Monr…
Driver, 62, Killed Negotiating Curve On Garden State Parkway Exit Ramp: Police Driver, 62, Killed Negotiating Curve On Garden State Parkway Exit Ramp: Police
Driver, 62, Killed Negotiating Curve On Garden State Parkway Exit Ramp: Police A 62-year-old driver was killed in a crash on the Garden State Parkway in Atlantic County this weekend, authorities said. Troy E. Thompson, of Brick Township, was heading south in a Hyundai Tucson when he veered off the roadway to the left while negotiating a curve exiting via the 38A exit ramp Saturday morning, Sept. 21 around 9:30 a.m., New Jersey State Police Sgt. Jeffrey Lebron said. The vehicle overturned and Thompson died. The crash remains under investigation, and no additional information was available.
College Student Raises $102K After Crash That Killed Bergen County Parents, Teen Sister College Student Raises $102K After Crash That Killed Bergen County Parents, Teen Sister
College Student Raises $102K After Crash That Killed Bergen County Parents, Teen Sister On Tuesday, Sept. 17, Max Dryerman said his final goodbyes to his parents and his younger sister. The college student from Woodcliff Lake lost his entire immediate family in a crash on the Garden State Parkway over the weekend. A joint funeral service was held for David and Michele Dryerman, both 54, and Brooke Dryerman, 17, Tuesday morning at Temple Emanuel of Pascack Valley. A burial service followed at Sharon Gardens on Lakeview Avenue, in Valhalla, NY. Max, whose LinkedIn shows he's studying engineering at Drexel University in Philadelphia, launched a GoFundMe page to help put himself t…
Teen Shared Photos From Sea.Hear.Now Before Dying In Parkway Crash Alongside Parents Teen Shared Photos From Sea.Hear.Now Before Dying In Parkway Crash Alongside Parents
Teen Shared Photos From Sea.Hear.Now Before Dying In Parkway Crash Alongside Parents The deaths of a 17-year-old girl and her parents in a crash on the Garden State Parkway have left a Bergen County community reeling. UPDATE: Joint Services Set For Woodcliff Lake Family Killed In Garden State Parkway Crash David Dryerman, 54, Michele Dryerman, 54, and their daughter Brooke, of Woodcliff Lake were identified as the victims of the crash on the Garden State Parkway in Woodbridge just before midnight Saturday, Sept. 14. David and Michele also have a son, who survives them, loved ones said. Brooke was a senior at Pascack Hills High School, and shared photos to her Instagra…
Video Shows Arrest Of DUI Driver Who Rammed Luxury Car Into NJ Utility Pole, Fled Video Shows Arrest Of DUI Driver Who Rammed Luxury Car Into NJ Utility Pole, Fled
Video Shows Arrest Of DUI Driver Who Rammed Luxury Car Into NJ Utility Pole, Fled Newly released bodycam footage shows a July 2024 arrest of a DUI driver with a history of traffic offenses who fled the scene of a crash in Monmouth County. Transparency Bodycam published footage of the crash on July 22, involving a white 2017 Mercedes GLE that had struck a pole on Mitchell Place near Oakes Road in Little Silver. The driver was identified by Little Silver police as 42-year-old Melissa Diller, of Middletown, according to records published by The Mounmouth Journal. The footage from Officer Andrew White's body-worn camera shows him finding the SUV at the scene with airbag dep…