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Philadelphia Man Indicted In Fatal South Jersey DWI Crash Philadelphia Man Indicted In Fatal South Jersey DWI Crash
Philadelphia Man Indicted In Fatal South Jersey DWI Crash A Philadelphia man has been indicted in connection with a fatal DWI crash in Cumberland County, authorities said. Brian A. Trexler, 23, of Oakmont Street, drove off of Route 347 in Maurice River Township on May 30, 2021, striking several trees, New Jersey State Police said. Brad M. Geist, of Philadelphia, a passenger in the back seat, was killed while two other passengers were seriously hurt. Trexler was indicted on five counts including vehicular homicide and assault by auto, according to the grand jury indictment.

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by Jon Craig
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Tractor-Trailer Flips, Closes Route In South Jersey Tractor-Trailer Flips, Closes Route In South Jersey
Tractor-Trailer Flips, Closes Route In South Jersey A tractor-trailer rolled over, closing a major route through Cumberland County, authorities said. The crash occurred at about 3:40 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 12 on Route 347 near Hunters Mill Road in Maurice River Township, according to the New Jersey Department of Transportation. Route 347 was closed in both directions, the DOT said. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES

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by Jon Craig
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Philly Man, 26, Killed In South Jersey Crash Philly Man, 26, Killed In South Jersey Crash
Philly Man, 26, Killed In South Jersey Crash A 26-year-old Philadelphia man was killed in a South Jersey crash over the weekend. The driver -- Brian Trexler, 21, of Philadelphia -- was heading north on Route 347 when his vehicle veered off the roadway to the left and struck a tree near milepost 7.5 in Maurice River Township around 12:30 a.m. Sunday, New Jersey State Police Sgt. Alejandro Goez said. The car went up an embankment hitting several trees along the way before coming to a stop. Rear seat passenger Brad M. Geist was pronounced dead at the scene, authorities said. No charges were filed as of Tuesday. The driver and two…

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by Cecilia Levine