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Flight Crew Raises $18K For Family Of Popular Atlantic Air Nurse Jay McChesney Flight Crew Raises $18K For Family Of Popular Atlantic Air Nurse Jay McChesney
Flight Crew Raises $18K For Family Of Popular Atlantic Air Nurse Jay McChesney A fundraiser has been launched to aid the family of Jay McChesney, a New Jersey father and flight nurse who died last month at 55 years old. Jay, of Hillsborough, died on Friday, Aug. 30, leaving behind his wife, Jennette and their three children, Jordan, James, and Joe. Nicknamed an "All American Hero," Jay was a founding member of the Atlantic Air 1 medevac team and was a nurse at Robert Wood Johnson after having spent 24 years serving in the Coast Guard. As of Tuesday, Sept. 3, more than $18,000 had been raised on the GoFundMe for the McChesney family, launched by members of Jay's f…

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
Six Flags Guest Injured In Fall While Climbing Building In Restricted Area Six Flags Guest Injured In Fall While Climbing Building In Restricted Area
Six Flags Guest Injured In Fall While Climbing Building In Restricted Area A Six Flags Great Adventure Guest was injured after climbing a fence into a restricted area Sunday, park officials said. While climbing onto the roof of a building in the restricted area, the guest slipped and injured her leg around 8:30 p.m., officials said.  It was not clear where in the park the incident occurred.  A medevac was called to the park, although it was unclear if the victim was flown or taken by ground. "We are proud of our public safety team, who risked their own safety to serve our guest," officials said.

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
Serious Jersey Shore Crash Requires Hospital Airlift Serious Jersey Shore Crash Requires Hospital Airlift
Serious Jersey Shore Crash Requires Hospital Airlift A medevac helicopter was requested Tuesday after a serious crash along the Jersey Shore, authorities said. The crash occurred about 4 p.m. near Route 72 and Mermaid Drive in Stafford Township, Ocean County, reports said. At least two adults and two children were initially reported hurt, according to an unconfirmed report. No other details were immediately available. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES

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by Jon Craig
Police & Fire
People Trapped In 2-Car Burlington County Crash People Trapped In 2-Car Burlington County Crash
People Trapped In 2-Car Burlington County Crash First responders were called on a report of a two-vehicle crash with people entrapped in Burlington County, authorities said. The collision occurred late Monday afternoon at 2020 Hamonton Road in Washington, according to initial reports. EMS crews arriving before 5:30 p.m. requested a medevac airlift to an area hospital, according to an unconfirmed report. This is a developing news story. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES

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by Jon Craig
Police & Fire
Fatal Central Jersey Crash Jams NJ Turnpike Fatal Central Jersey Crash Jams NJ Turnpike
Fatal Central Jersey Crash Jams NJ Turnpike The New Jersey Turnpike was backed up for nearly 11 miles Thursday morning following a fatal crash in Middlesex County early Thursday, authorities said. One person was killed in the 4:30 a.m. crash near mile marker 80, New Jersey State Police Sgt. Philip Curry said. The inner southbound lanes were closed for several hours between Exit 9 and Exit 11 as New Jersey State Police investigated. All traffic was diverted to the outer roadway, troopers said. Two motorists were ejected, according to Initial reports. The victim's name had not been released by state police. A Medevac helicopter …

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by Jon Craig