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Boy, 3, Dies After Being Struck By Car On Busy NJ Highway: Police Boy, 3, Dies After Being Struck By Car On Busy NJ Highway: Police
Boy, 3, Dies After Being Struck By Car On Busy NJ Highway: Police A 3-year-old boy has died after being struck by an 81-year-old driver on a busy New Jersey roadway, police said. The Lindenwold boy was struck by a southbound Cherry Hill man on Route 73 at Holtec Drive around 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 16 in Evesham, according to local police. Evesham police officers and firefighters immediately initiated life-saving efforts on the child, who was taken to Cooper Hospital.  Police later announced that the boy had died. The Cherry Hill driver remained at the scene and is cooperating with the investigation. Members of the Evesham Police Department’s T…
Why Sergeant Won't Be Charged In Crash That Killed 44-Year-Old Pedestrian: AG (VIDEO) Why Sergeant Won't Be Charged In Crash That Killed 44-Year-Old Pedestrian: AG (VIDEO)
Why Sergeant Won't Be Charged In Crash That Killed 44-Year-Old Pedestrian: AG (Video) Charges will not be filed against a police officer who last November struck and killed a 44-year-old man while on-duty in a patrol car, authorities said. Sgt. Richard Sbarra was on White Horse Pike (Route 30) in the Atco section of Waterford when he hit Christofe “Christopher” Wita, 44, of Berlin on Nov. 23, 2023, NJ Attorney General Matthew Platkin previously said. Bodycam footage and radio transmissions from the incident were released last month. On Monday, Aug. 12, Platkin said Sbarra would not be charged following an investigation by the Office of Public Integrity and Account…
Tractor-Trailer Flips On NJ Turnpike (UPDATE) Tractor-Trailer Flips On NJ Turnpike (UPDATE)
Tractor-Trailer Flips On NJ Turnpike (Update) A tractor-trailer overturned blocking three lanes of the New Jersey Turnpike, authorities said. The crash occurred at about 11:20 a.m. on Friday, July 26 near Interchange 9 in East Brunswick Township, according to the NJDOT. There were no serious injuries, according to New Jersey State Police.
14-Year-Old Bicyclist Critical After Being Struck By Car In South Jersey, State Police Say 14-Year-Old Bicyclist Critical After Being Struck By Car In South Jersey, State Police Say
14-Year-Old Bicyclist Critical After Being Struck By Car In South Jersey, State Police Say A 14-year-old boy is in critical condition after being struck on his bicycle in South Jersey on Friday, June 14, authorities said. The boy was struck by a Dodge around 6:35 p.m. on Route 38 at milepost 19.1 in Southampton, according to New Jersey State Police Sgt. Jeffrey Lebron. The boy was rushed to an area hospital and no other injuries were reported. 
Pedestrian, 26, Killed In Trenton Hit-Run Crash, Police Seek Tips Pedestrian, 26, Killed In Trenton Hit-Run Crash, Police Seek Tips
Pedestrian, 26, Killed In Trenton Hit-Run Crash, Police Seek Tips Trenton police seek the public's help in locating a Toyota that was involved in a fatal hit-and-run crash with a pedestrian. On Saturday, June 1, at approximately 4:30 a.m. Trenton Emergency Medical Services were dispatched to a person down on the street in the 800 block of S. Clinton Ave.  ALSO SEE: Mom Of Woman Killed In Trenton Hit-Run Lost 3 Kids In 5-Year Span The victim sustained multiple fractures and other serious injuries and died of cardiac arrest, Trenton police said. The victim was identified as 26-year-old Shydasia Merrick of Trenton. The vehicle has been ident…
'Our Little Teddy': 20-Year-Old Hit By Car In Central Jersey While Walking Home From Work Dies 'Our Little Teddy': 20-Year-Old Hit By Car In Central Jersey While Walking Home From Work Dies
'Our Little Teddy': 20-Year-Old Hit By Car In Central Jersey While Walking Home From Work Dies A Monmouth County man died less than a week after he was hit by a car while walking home from work, according to a fundraising campaign. A GoFundMe page said 20-year-old Frank Luna Santamaria of Red Bank was hit by a car a block away from his home on Wednesday, May 15. He died from his injuries on Monday, May 20. Santamaria's death was about a week before his 21st birthday. "He was coming back from work covering a shift on his day off," wrote Marlen Luna, the GoFundMe's organizer. "He was a sweet boy, very kind and generous with a charming smile. He was 20 years old but with a kid's heart,…
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…
Crash With Injuries Reported In South Jersey (DEVELOPING) Crash With Injuries Reported In South Jersey (DEVELOPING)
Crash With Injuries Reported In South Jersey (Developing) 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 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.
Hit-Run Pickup Driver Struck 2 Pedestrians In South Jersey: Police Hit-Run Pickup Driver Struck 2 Pedestrians In South Jersey: Police
Hit-Run Pickup Driver Struck 2 Pedestrians In South Jersey: Police Police seek the public's help locating a hit-and-run pickup truck driver who struck two pedestrians on Sunday, April 28 in Cherry Hill. A man and a woman were crossing Route 38 near Longwood Avenue at about 12:20 a.m. when they were hit by a dark-colored truck, police said. The pickup continued west on Route 38, they said. The pedestrians' injuries were not considered life-threatening, police said. Both were taken to an area hospital.  The pickup truck is either a Chevrolet or GMC model, according to police. The truck’s front driver-side was damaged near the headlight, they said. Any…
Crash With Injuries Reported On I-295 (DEVELOPING) Crash With Injuries Reported On I-295 (DEVELOPING)
Crash With Injuries Reported On I-295 (Developing) 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
4-Vehicle Crash Closes I-195 In Mercer County 4-Vehicle Crash Closes I-195 In Mercer County
I-195 Crash Hamilton 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…
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
High School Swimmer ID'd As 16-Year-Old Killed In South Jersey Crash High School Swimmer ID'd As 16-Year-Old Killed In South Jersey Crash
High School Swimmer ID'd As 16-Year-Old Killed In South Jersey Crash The 16-year-old girl killed in a weekend South Jersey crash has been identified as a high school athlete. Sophia Bennett was killed in the two-car crash on Friday, March 22, at the intersection of Hurffville Road and Deptford Center Road just after 8 p.m., according to police and school officials. The vehicle that Sophia was riding in was being driven by a 17-year-old Gibbstown boy, who was seriously injured, police said at the time of the crash. The other driver, a 27-year-old woman from Deptford, was taken to Jefferson Hospital (Washington Township), police said. Sophia was a s…
Speeding 22-Year-Old Driver Dead In 3-Car South Jersey Crash: Cops Speeding 22-Year-Old Driver Dead In 3-Car South Jersey Crash: Cops
Speeding 22-Year-Old Driver Dead In 3-Car South Jersey Crash: Cops A 22-year-old South Jersey driver was killed after hitting two other vehicles in a high-speed, head-on crash on Friday, March 22, police said. The unnamed driver from Berlin was headed south on Haddonfield Berlin Road in a 2008 Honda at a high rate of speed when they struck a 2024 Lexus SUV being operated by a 53-year-old Atco resident just before 10:10 p.m. near Lafayette Avenue in Voorhees, local police said. After the initial impact with the Lexus SUV, the Honda crossed the double yellow lines and struck a northbound vehicle head-on, authorities said. That vehicle, a 2016 Chevy Traverse…
Widow Taking Legal Action After Scientist Husband Was Killed At NJ Intersection Widow Taking Legal Action After Scientist Husband Was Killed At NJ Intersection
Widow Taking Legal Action After Scientist Husband Was Killed At NJ Intersection A New Jersey widow is taking legal action to obtain additional details from a New Jersey police department in the crash that killed her 32-year-old husband last fall. Matthew H. Bunner, a scientist with Bristol Myers Squibb and a University of Pennsylvania graduate, was out for a walk when he was struck and killed by a 66-year-old driver in East Brunswick at about 8:15 p.m. on Sept. 1, 2023, according to the police report and his obituary. The crash occurred near the intersection of Cranbury Road and Henley Drive Bunner was stepping into the crosswalk from the center grassy m…
Pedestrian Seriously Injured In South Jersey Crash Pedestrian Seriously Injured In South Jersey Crash
Pedestrian Seriously Injured In South Jersey Crash A pedestrian is in serious condition after a crash in Camden County, authorities said. On Tuesday, March 19 at about 7:20 p.m., Gloucester Township police were dispatched to College Drive and Erial Road for a report of a pedestrian that had been struck by a vehicle while crossing the roadway.  The pedestrian was transported to Cooper Hospital with serious injuries, Gloucester Township police said. The driver of the vehicle remained at the crash scene and was not injured, they said. College Drive eastbound was closed for approximately two and a half hours.  Gloucester …
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.
Pedestrian Suffers Life-Threatening Injuries In Monmouth County Crash Pedestrian Suffers Life-Threatening Injuries In Monmouth County Crash
Pedestrian Suffers Life-Threatening Injuries In Monmouth County Crash A man was fighting for his life after he was hit by an SUV while walking across Route 9 in Monmouth County, authorities said. Howell Township police responded to the pedestrian crash near the intersection with Strickland Road at around 5:21 a.m. on Monday, Mar. 11, the Monmouth County Prosecutor's Office said in a news release. The 27-year-old man was crossing Route 9 when he was hit by a northbound 2020 GMC Terrain. The pedestrian was rushed to the hospital with several life-threatening injuries. The 41-year-old man driving the SUV stayed at the scene. The crash investigation is active an…
Pedestrian Critical After South Jersey Crash: Police Pedestrian Critical After South Jersey Crash: Police
Pedestrian Critical After South Jersey Crash: Police A pedestrian was in critical condition after a crash in Gloucester Township, authorities said. The crash occurred at about 11 p.m. on Monday, March 11. at the intersection of Blackwood Clementon Road and Kelly Drivers Lane, according to Gloucester Township police. The pedestrian was found in the roadway unconscious and suffering from serious bodily injuries, police said.  The driver remained at the crash scene and was not injured, police said. The pedestrian was taken to Cooper Hospital, Trauma Unit, in Camden by Inspira ambulance. Blackwood Clementon Road was closed for severa…
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.
Pickup Collides With Tractor-Trailer On I-295 In South Jersey: NJSP Pickup Collides With Tractor-Trailer On I-295 In South Jersey: NJSP
Pickup Collides With Tractor-Trailer On I-295 In South Jersey: Njsp A pickup truck collided with a tractor-trailer on Interstate 295 in Burlington County, authorities said. The crash occurred on I-295 northbound north of Exit 52 (Columbus Road) in Mansfield Township at about 10:30 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 19, according to the New Jersey Department of Transportation. New Jersey State Police said there were no injuries. A GMC pickup lost control, struck a guardrail and collided with the tractor-trailer, State Police said. The right shoulder was closed, 511nj.org reported. The accident remains under investigation.
Fatal Parkway Pedestrian Crash Lands Hit-Run Texas Driver In State Slammer For Years Fatal Parkway Pedestrian Crash Lands Hit-Run Texas Driver In State Slammer For Years
Fatal Parkway Pedestrian Crash Lands Hit-Run Texas Driver In State Slammer For Years A Texas man has been sentenced to nine years in New Jersey State Prison for fleeing the scene of a fatal hit-and-run crash along the Garden State Parkway, authorities said. Fornice Cary Boatner III, 33, of Cleveland, Texas, was sentenced on Monday, Nov. 13, for knowingly leaving the scene of a motor vehicle accident resulting in the May 2022 death of 31-year-old Felipe Dos Santos last year in Woodbridge, according to Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone. Dos Santos, of Elizabeth was walking along the Parkway when he was struck by Boatner in a Dodge Ram on May 25, 2022, Ciccone s…
Passenger, 25, Dies In Collision With Dump Truck In South Jersey Passenger, 25, Dies In Collision With Dump Truck In South Jersey
Passenger, 25, Dies In Collision With Dump Truck In South Jersey A 25-year-old passenger was killed in a collision with a dump truck in Salem County, authorities said. The crash occurred at 5:32 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 11 at the intersection of Garden and Centerton roads in Pittsgrove Township, according to New Jersey State Police. A 24-year-old Camden resident was driving a Kia northbound on Centerton Road and the Kenworth dump truck was heading west on Garden Road, police said. As a result of the crash, Alize Fernandez, 24, the car's driver, sustained serious injuries and the passenger, Kayla Dowling, 25, of Blackwood, sustained fatal injuries.  Th…
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
Serious Crash Closes Road In Mercer County (DEVELOPING) Serious Crash Closes Road In Mercer County (DEVELOPING)
Serious Crash Closes Road In Mercer County (Developing) A serious crash closed a roadway in Mercer County, authorities said. Old Trenton Road between Edinburg and Newport was closed at about 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 21 due to the crash, West Winsor police said. Police, fire and EMS were at the scene. No other details were immediately available. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES
Crash With Injuries Reported On I-295 In Camden County Crash With Injuries Reported On I-295 In Camden County
Crash With Injuries Reported On I-295 In Camden County There was a crash with injuries on Interstate 295 in Camden County, authorities said. The crash occurred shortly after 2 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 7 southbound near exit 34 (Route 70) in Cherry Hill Township, according to the New Jersey Department of Transportation. There were no serious injuries, according to New Jersey State Police.
DWI Off-Duty Officer Charged In Double-Fatal Somerset County Crash, Victims IDd: Prosecutor DWI Off-Duty Officer Charged In Double-Fatal Somerset County Crash, Victims IDd: Prosecutor
DWI Off-Duty Officer Charged In Double-Fatal Somerset County Crash, Victims IDd: Prosecutor An off-duty Edison police officer was charged with vehicular homicide in connection with one of the two double-fatal crashes that occurred in Somerset County over the weekend, authorities announced. Amitoj Oberoi, 29, of Somerset, was charged with two counts of first-degree vehicular homicide, as well as DWI, and several motor vehicle violations, Somerset County Prosecutor John P. McDonald said Wednesday, Aug. 30. Oberoi is employed as an Edison police officer and was off-duty at the time of the crash, the prosecutor said. Oberoi was driving a 2007 Audi Q7 heading southbound on Somerset St…
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 …