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PA Dad Killed In Springfield Motorcycle Crash Survived By Young Family PA Dad Killed In Springfield Motorcycle Crash Survived By Young Family
PA Dad Killed In Springfield Motorcycle Crash Survived By Young Family A Pennsylvania man killed in a tragic motorcycle crash in New Jersey leaves behind his young family. Rayvaughn Webster, 43, of Easton, was died in a crash while operating his motorcycle on Route 78 in Springfield Township, NJ on Tuesday, Oct. 1. Webster leaves behind his wife of 20 years, Katie Webster, and their three children: Braeden, Harley, and Maverick, according to a GoFundMe campaign organized by Katie Webster and Timothy Maddox. The GoFundMe was started to raise funds for funeral expenses and provide assistance for the family, the campaign page says. The campaign has raised $32,48…

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by Merriell Moyer
Police & Fire
PA Motorcyclist, 43, Dies In Route 78 Crash In Union County PA Motorcyclist, 43, Dies In Route 78 Crash In Union County
PA Motorcyclist, 43, Dies In Route 78 Crash In Union County A 43-year-old motorcyclist from Pennsylvania was killed in a crash on Route 78 in New Jersey, police said. Rayvaughn Webster, of Easton, was heading west on a Harley Davidson when the motorcycle overturned around 9:45 p.m. at milepost 48 in Springfield Township, New Jersey State Police Sgt. Charles Marchan said. Webster died as a result of the crash, which remains under investigation.

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by Cecilia Levine
News
Vehicle Fire Closes Route 78 In Union County Vehicle Fire Closes Route 78 In Union County
Vehicle Fire Closes Route 78 In Union County A vehicle fire on Route 78 in Union County has caused all lanes to be closed on the afternoon of Thursday, July 11, authorities said. The fire occurred on the Route 78 express lanes on the eastbound ramp near Exit 48 in Springfield Township, the New Jersey Department of Transportation said. 

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by Sam Barron
Police & Fire
Police ID Dump Truck Driver Killed In Fiery Route 78 Crash Police ID Dump Truck Driver Killed In Fiery Route 78 Crash
Police ID Dump Truck Driver Killed In Fiery Route 78 Crash State Police have released the identity of the dump truck driver killed in a fiery crash with a tractor-trailer and a pickup truck on Tuesday afternoon, March 28. Kevin A. Cougle, 54, of Rockaway, was killed in the crash, NJSP Trooper Charles Marchan confirmed Wednesday, March 29. The three vehicles collided in the eastbound lanes near Exit 49B in Springfield Township just before 12:30 p.m., Daily Voice previously reported. The crash shut down both sides of the highway for several hours, according to 511NJ: Crash investigation and Truck fire on I-78 Express Lanes both directions West …

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by Valerie Musson
Police & Fire
Dump Truck Driver Killed In Fiery Crash With Tractor-Trailer And Pickup Truck On Route 78: NJSP Dump Truck Driver Killed In Fiery Crash With Tractor-Trailer And Pickup Truck On Route 78: NJSP
Dump Truck Driver Killed In Fiery Crash With Tractor-Trailer And Pickup Truck On Route 78: Njsp UPDATE: The victim has been identified as Kevin A. Cougle, 54, of Rockaway, state police confirmed Wednesday. -------------- A dump truck driver was killed in a fiery crash with a tractor-trailer and a pickup truck on Tuesday afternoon. The three vehicles collided in the eastbound lanes near Exit 49B in Springfield Township just before 12:30 p.m., NJSP Lt. Lawrence Peele told Daily Voice. The dump truck driver was killed in the crash. The incident was initially reported as a truck fire and upgraded to a crash about 45 minutes later on 511NJ: Truck fire on I-78 Express Lanes eastboun…

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by Valerie Musson
Police & Fire
Overturned Tractor-Trailer Spills Fluid, Causes Delays On Route 24 Overturned Tractor-Trailer Spills Fluid, Causes Delays On Route 24
Overturned Tractor-Trailer Spills Fluid, Causes Delays On Route 24 A tractor-trailer overturned and caused a large fluid spill on Route 24 Wednesday afternoon, initial reports say. The truck overturned on the eastbound ramp that leads to Route 78 west in Springfield Township shortly before 1:20 p.m., according to 511nj.org. The County Hazardous Materials Unit responded to the scene to clear a large fluid spill, according to initial and unconfirmed reports. One right lane was closed as of 1:30 p.m. causing a 10 to 15 minute delay, according to 511nj.org. This is a developing story. Check back for more.

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by Valerie Musson
News
‘RoastMaster,’ NJ Native Jeff Ross Accused Of Sexual Relationship With Teenage Girl ‘RoastMaster,’ NJ Native Jeff Ross Accused Of Sexual Relationship With Teenage Girl
‘RoastMaster,’ NJ Native Jeff Ross Accused Of Sexual Relationship With Teenage Girl Comedy Central’s “RoastMaster General" and North Jersey native Jeff Ross has been accused of having a sexual relationship with a 15-year-old girl. Born in Springfield Township and raised in Newark and Union, Ross is known for hosting insult-themed comedy roasts of celebrities including Bob Saget, Donald Trump, James Franco, Justin Bieber and Rob Lowe. In a public Facebook page named “Iwas15hewas33,” 15-year-old Jessica Radtke describes her alleged relationship with Ross, which began when the teen worked as an under-the-table receptionist and hostess at the Boston Comedy Club in New York Cit…

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by Valerie Musson