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South Jersey Motorcyclist Killed By Car Backing Out Of Driveway: Police
A 36-year-old motorcyclist was killed by a car backing out of a driveway in Gloucester County, authorities said.
Johnathen P. Oliver, of Williamstown, was riding a Yamaha motorcycle east on Lake Avenue in Monroe Township at 10:08 p.m. Thursday June 22 when he tried to brake, Monroe police said.
After an 80-foot skid, the motorcycle fell on its side before hitting the front driver’s side of the Mazda, police said.
Oliver was pronounced dead at the crash scene, police said.
The Mazda driver, Kimberly J. Pacis, 27, of Williamstown suffered minor injuries, police said.
No charges had. been f…
Support Surges For Family Of PA Skydiver Killed In NJ Accident
Support is surging for the family of a 48-year-old Pennsylvania skydiver who was killed in a New Jersey accident last week.
Tim Slachta, of Garnet Valley, died Wednesday, May 10 while jumping over Monroe Township.
A seasoned jumper, Slachta leaves behind is wife, Sue, and their two boys.
More than $2,800 had been raised as of Tuesday, May 16 on a GoFundMe for the family, launched by Slachta's friends.
"Tim was a hallmark at Duffers Pub, Glen mills," the campaign reads. "Traveling was one of his many hobbies as well as outdoor sports with his sons. He passed on his love of winter spor…
Man Was Driving 119 MPH In Fatal South Jersey Crash: Police
A 22-year-old driver is accused of traveling more than 100 miles per hour just before a fatal collision, authorities said.
Gabriel H. Woolson, of Williamstown, was charged Friday, Jan. 6 with death by auto and assault by auto in connection with the Dec. 14, 2022, crash, Monroe Township police said.
Woolson was allegedly traveling at 119 mph just three seconds before the collision, according to details included in an affidavit of probable cause cited by NJ Advance Media
Woolson struck a car on Route 322/South Black Horse Pike near Ocean Lane, police said.
Evan Silverstein, 52, of Marlton, …
Honda Driver, 52, Ejected, Killed In South Jersey Crash: Report
A 52-year-old man from South Jersey was killed in a crash, NJ Advance Media reports.
The man from Marlton was driving a Honda Accord west on South Black Horse Pike in Monroe Township around 5:40 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 14 when he tried to turn left, the outlet said, quoting Monroe Township Police.
The car was turning across the eastbound lanes when it was struck near its rear passenger side by a Chevrolet Corvette that was heading east, the outlet said.
The Honda driver was ejected from his car, the outlet said, and pronounced dead at a local hospital. His name had not been released.
The 22-…
Evicted South Jersey Motel Guest Steps On Owner's Throat: Report
A man evicted from a South Jersey motel has been charged with attempted murder after assaulting the owner and stepping on his throat, NJ Advance Media reports.
Murray M. Celestine, 48, of Williamstown, had reportedly been booted from the Pike Inn on North Black Horse Pike in Monroe Township several times.
On Friday, April 15, Celestine punched the owner, knocking him to the ground, before stepping and even standing on his throat, NJ.com says citing court papers and police.
Celestine told police that his girlfriend worked for the owner, and accused him of harassing her, NJ.com says.
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