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Motorcyclist Dead, Passenger Critically Injured In Jersey Shore Crash: Police Motorcyclist Dead, Passenger Critically Injured In Jersey Shore Crash: Police
Motorcyclist Dead, Passenger Critically Injured In Jersey Shore Crash: Police A Villas man died and a woman was critically injured when their motorcycle crashed into an SUV in Middle Township, authorities said. Robert Pfaff III, 40, was killed in the crash on Wednesday, Oct. 2, the Middle Township Police Department said in a news release. Officers responded to the wreck on Route 47 near Bayway Marina in the Goshen section of the township at around 3:15 p.m. Investigators said a white Subaru was heading north on Route 47 when it tried to make a left turn into the marina's parking lot. The SUV turned in front of a black Harley-Davidson motorcycle dr…

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by Chris Spiker
Business
Bridge Project Shuts NJ Diner After More Than 30 Years In Business: Owners Bridge Project Shuts NJ Diner After More Than 30 Years In Business: Owners
Bridge Project Shuts NJ Diner After More Than 30 Years In Business: Owners After 34 years in business, a South Jersey diner is closing its doors. The Frangos family announced that their Gateway Diner, located on Broadway near Route 47 in Westville, will shutter on Sunday, Oct. 22. The diner will be acquired through eminent domain due to the Route 47 bridge reconstruction project, and "we are being forced to close our business," Gateway Diner said in a Facebook post on Thursday, Oct. 19. "Every sacrifice and attempt has been made to keep our doors open, especially for our loyal employees and customers. Through the years you have all become like family to us.&…

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
Motorist Hits Trees In Deadly South Jersey Crash: State Police Motorist Hits Trees In Deadly South Jersey Crash: State Police
Motorist Hits Trees In Deadly South Jersey Crash: State Police A driver from South Jersey was killed when he lost control of his car and struck some trees, authorities said. The Tesla Model S caught fire after crossing the center line and driving off the roadway to the left in the single-car crash, according to a New Jersey State Police spokeswoman. Daniel Sincavage, 41, of Rio Grande, was driving northbound on Route 47 at milepost 27.7 in Maurice River Township at 10:42 p.m. on Thursday, May 19 when the crash occurred, she said. A 40-year-old passenger suffered minor injuries, she said. The crash remains under investigation.

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by Jon Craig
Police & Fire
Fatal Crash Reported In South Jersey (DEVELOPING) Fatal Crash Reported In South Jersey (DEVELOPING)
Fatal Crash Reported In South Jersey (Developing) A fatal crash occurred in South Jersey, according to developing and unconfirmed reports. The crash was reported at 10:42 p.m. on Thursday, May 19 on the 4200 block of Route 47.in Maurice River, initial reports said. No other details were immediately available. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES

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by Jon Craig
Police & Fire
Escaped Prisoner Captured In South Jersey: Police Escaped Prisoner Captured In South Jersey: Police
Escaped Prisoner Captured In South Jersey: Police A New Jersey state prisoner was captured within a few hours of his escape, authorities said. The escape occurred early Thursday from Bayside State Prison, located off Route 47 in Maurice River, Cumberland County, initial reports said. Multiple New Jersey State Police K-9 units were called to help search the region, but did not have to be deployed, a State Police spokesman said.  The prisoner was located and was in custody by 10 a.m., the spokesman said.

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by Jon Craig
Police & Fire
Wanted DWI South Jersey Man Nabbed After Foot Chase On Route 47, State Police Say Wanted DWI South Jersey Man Nabbed After Foot Chase On Route 47, State Police Say
Wanted DWI South Jersey Man Nabbed After Foot Chase On Route 47, State Police Say A South Jersey man was intoxicated when he pulled over on Route 47 and ran from officers attempting to arrest him, state police said. Christian Harris, 42, was stopped for a traffic violation on Route 47 southbound at milepost 16 in Middle Township, Cape May County, at 2:15 a.m. Sunday, state police said in a Friday release. Harris, of Pittsgrove in Salem County, exited the car and ran from officers, who apprehended him after a brief chase, police said. A follow-up investigation found that Harris was under the influence and in possession of crack cocaine, police said. Harris was arrested …

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by Valerie Musson