The crash involved two cars, including one that overturned, on the northbound side near milepost 19 in Dennis Township at 8:18 a.m., New Jersey State Police Sgt. Alejandro Goez said.
The roadway was closed until around 12:30 p.m. causing major backups.
The identity of the victim had not been released as of 3:30 p.m.
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