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Community College Mourns Nursing School Leader Killed In South Jersey Crash Community College Mourns Nursing School Leader Killed In South Jersey Crash
Community College Mourns Nursing School Leader Killed In South Jersey Crash A Mullica Hill woman and beloved nursing school leader died in a crash that injured three other people in Pilesgrove Township, authorities said. Dr. Theresa Covello, 65, was killed in the crash on Monday, Dec. 9, a state police spokesperson said. She was the chief nursing officer at Salem Community College. Troopers responded to the scene at the intersection of Salem County routes 605 and 660 at around 10:10 a.m. Investigators said Dr. Covello was driving a Honda CR-V east on County Route 660 (Point Airy Road) and failed to stop at the intersection's stop sign. She was struc…

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by Chris Spiker
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Pedestrian Killed At Jersey Shore Intersection Sparks Ongoing Investigation, Prosecutors Say Pedestrian Killed At Jersey Shore Intersection Sparks Ongoing Investigation, Prosecutors Say
Pedestrian Killed At Jersey Shore Intersection Sparks Ongoing Investigation, Prosecutors Say A woman died when she was hit by a vehicle while walking near a busy Hazlet intersection, authorities said. The woman died near the intersection of Route 36 and Union Avenue, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond Santiago said in a news release on Tuesday, Dec. 10. Hazlet police responded to the pedestrian crash scene at around 7:49 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 8. Investigators said a man driving south in the right lane of Route 36 struck the woman as he approached the intersection. The woman was rushed to a hospital and was pronounced dead at 8:33 p.m. The driver remained at the …

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by Chris Spiker
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PA Motorcyclist, 24, Killed In NJ Turnpike Crash: State Police PA Motorcyclist, 24, Killed In NJ Turnpike Crash: State Police
PA Motorcyclist, 24, Killed In NJ Turnpike Crash: State Police A 24-year-old motorcyclist from Pennsylvania was killed in a crash on the New Jersey Turnpike Friday night, Dec. 6, state police said. Troopers responded to the northbound inner roadway near milepost 77 in South Brunswick at approximately 7:48 p.m. following a report of a crash, officials said. A preliminary investigation revealed that Torbjorn Vetland, of Stroudsburg, PA, was riding a Harley Davidson motorcycle northbound on the right shoulder when he struck the guardrail, causing the motorcycle to overturn. Vetland was ejected from the bike and died, state police said. The crash remains …

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by Cecilia Levine
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Pedestrian, 79, Struck By SUV, Killed On South Jersey Road: Police Pedestrian, 79, Struck By SUV, Killed On South Jersey Road: Police
Pedestrian, 79, Struck By SUV, Killed On South Jersey Road: Police A man was killed when he was hit by an SUV while walking along a road in Gloucester County, authorities said. The 79-year-old Turnersville man in the crash on Thursday, Dec. 5, the Washington Township Police Department said in a news release. Officers responded to the scene on the eastbound side of Ganttown Road at around 5:14 p.m. Investigators said a blue Kia Sportage struck the pedestrian, who was walking in the roadway. The Glendora woman who drove the SUV remained at the scene and was cooperating fully with the investigation. The pedestrian was rushed to Jefferson …

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by Chris Spiker
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Pedestrian, 71, Dies In Jersey Shore Crash On Route 9: Prosecutors Pedestrian, 71, Dies In Jersey Shore Crash On Route 9: Prosecutors
Pedestrian, 71, Dies In Jersey Shore Crash On Route 9: Prosecutors A Howell Township man was struck by a vehicle and killed on Route 9, authorities said. The 71-year-old man died in the crash on Saturday, Nov. 30, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond Santiago said in a news release. Howell police responded to the crash scene on Route 9 near Strickland Road just before 7:45 p.m. Officers found the unnamed man and he was pronounced dead shortly after their arrival. The driver of the vehicle, a 58-year-old Howell man in a 2016 Honda CR-V, remained at the scene and was cooperating with the investigation. No charges or summonses have been iss…

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by Chris Spiker
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'Sweet And Loving' NJ College Student Killed In Crash On Snowy Western PA Road: Fundraiser 'Sweet And Loving' NJ College Student Killed In Crash On Snowy Western PA Road: Fundraiser
'Sweet And Loving' NJ College Student Killed In Crash On Snowy Western PA Road: Fundraiser A teen from Ewing died while traveling home from college in western Pennsylvania in snowy conditions just before Thanksgiving, according to a fundraising campaign. A GoFundMe page said 19-year-old Zy’yonnah Dully died in the crash on Friday, Nov. 22. She was a second-year nursing student at the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford. Dully was driving home to New Jersey for Thanksgiving break when the crash "robbed her of a future that was so bright." "Zy’yonnah was a sweet and loving girl [who] brought positive energy to anyone around her," wrote Latisha Spearman, the fundraiser's…

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by Chris Spiker
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NY Man, 23, Dies When Car Crashed Into 18-Wheeler On NJ Turnpike In Westampton: Troopers NY Man, 23, Dies When Car Crashed Into 18-Wheeler On NJ Turnpike In Westampton: Troopers
NY Man, 23, Dies When Car Crashed Into 18-Wheeler On NJ Turnpike In Westampton: Troopers A Long Island man was killed when his car crashed into the back of a tractor-trailer on the New Jersey Turnpike, authorities said. Donald Butler of Wheatley Heights, died in the crash in Westampton Township on Tuesday, Oct. 15, a New Jersey State Police spokesperson said.  Troopers responded to the northbound side of the turnpike near milepost 43.9 at around 9:56 p.m. The crash happened just south of Exit 5, which is the interchange for Burlington-Mount Holly Road. Investigators said Butler was driving a Mercedes-Benz E400 when his car struck the back of a Fre…

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by Chris Spiker
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Motorcyclist, 46, Dies In Crash on Route 72 In Woodland Township: State Police Motorcyclist, 46, Dies In Crash on Route 72 In Woodland Township: State Police
Motorcyclist, 46, Dies In Crash on Route 72 In Woodland Township: State Police A Brick Township man was killed when his motorcycle struck a tree in Burlington County, authorities said. Christopher Elk, 46, died in the crash on Thursday, Oct. 3, a state police spokesperson said. Troopers responded to the wreck on Route 72 Eastin Woodland Township at around 6:12 p.m. Investigators said Elk was riding a Suzuki motorcycle near milepost 9.5 when he went off the road and crashed into a tree. Elk was ejected from the bike and pronounced dead at the scene. The crash remained under investigation.

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by Chris Spiker
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Central Jersey Motorcyclist Crashes Into Moose, Dies On I-95 In Maine: Troopers Central Jersey Motorcyclist Crashes Into Moose, Dies On I-95 In Maine: Troopers
Central Jersey Motorcyclist Crashes Into Moose, Dies On I-95 In Maine: Troopers A Princeton man was killed when his motorcycle struck a moose on Interstate 95 in northern Maine, authorities said. Anand Sreedharan, 50, died in the crash on Monday, Sept. 30, Maine State Police said in a news release on Wednesday, Oct. 2. It happened on I-95 South near milepost 240 in an unincorporated area about five miles south of the town of Medway. Investigators said the moose crossed into Sreedharan's lane and was hit by the motorcycle. Sreedharan was ejected from the bike and pronounced dead at the scene. The moose was also killed in the crash. Several other agencies helped tr…

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by Chris Spiker
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Wildwood Woman, 75, Killed In Early Morning Garden State Parkway Crash: Troopers Wildwood Woman, 75, Killed In Early Morning Garden State Parkway Crash: Troopers
Wildwood Woman, 75, Killed In Early Morning Garden State Parkway Crash: Troopers A Wildwood woman died after an early morning crash on the Garden State Parkway in Port Republic, authorities said. Audrey McCash, 75, was killed in the crash on Saturday, Sept. 28, a state police spokesperson said. Troopers responded to the wreck near milepost 46.6 on the southbound side of the parkway at around 12:26 a.m. Investigators said a Subaru Outback went off the parkway and struck several trees. McCash was rushed to a hospital where she was pronounced dead. The 76-year-old Wildwood man who drove the SUV was injured in the crash. He was expected to survive his injuries. …

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by Chris Spiker
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Hainesport Motorcyclist Who Crashed Into SUV Killed By Tractor-Trailer In Southampton: Troopers Hainesport Motorcyclist Who Crashed Into SUV Killed By Tractor-Trailer In Southampton: Troopers
Hainesport Motorcyclist Who Crashed Into SUV Killed By Tractor-Trailer In Southampton: Troopers A Hainesport man was killed when he was hit by a tractor-trailer after his motorcycle crashed into an SUV, authorities said. Johnny Epperson Jr., 67, died in the crash on Route 206 North in Southampton Township on Sunday, Sept. 15, a state police spokesperson said. Troopers responded to the wreck near milepost 23.3 at around 12:37 p.m. Investigators said Epperson was riding a Harley-Davidson motorcycle when he hit the back of a Honda CR-V. Epperson's motorcycle overturned into the southbound lane and he was struck by an oncoming Peterbilt tractor-trailer. Epperson …

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by Chris Spiker
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Motorcyclist Killed In Late Night Crash In Washington Township, State Police Say Motorcyclist Killed In Late Night Crash In Washington Township, State Police Say
Motorcyclist Killed In Late Night Crash In Washington Township, State Police Say A Lanoka Harbor man died when his motorcycle crashed late at night in Burlington County, authorities said. Andrew Uveges, 31, was killed in the wreck on County Route 542 in Washington Township on Sunday, Aug. 25, a state police spokesperson said. Troopers responded to the scene near milepost 14.8 at around 9:58 p.m. Investigators said Uveges was riding west on a Harley-Davidson when his motorcycle went off the road to the right and overturned.  Uveges was ejected from the motorcycle and hit a tree. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The crash investigation remained o…

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by Chris Spiker
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'Rest Easy, My Friend': Motorcyclist Mourned After Deadly Crash On Rural South Jersey Road 'Rest Easy, My Friend': Motorcyclist Mourned After Deadly Crash On Rural South Jersey Road
'Rest Easy, My Friend': Motorcyclist Mourned After Deadly Crash On Rural South Jersey Road A Hammonton man was killed when his motorcycle crashed on a rural road in Burlington County, authorities said. Mark Rodier, 56, died in the crash on County Route 542 in Washington Township on Saturday, Aug. 3, a state police spokesperson said. Troopers responded to the wreck near milepost 14.4 at around 7:10 p.m. Investigators said Rodier was driving east on a Harley-Davidson motorcycle when it went off the road and overturned. He was ejected from the motorcycle and died from his injuries. Friends of Rodier mourned his death on his Facebook page. "After 20+ years of friendship, …

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by Chris Spiker
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Man Fell Off Motorcycle Before Minivan Struck Him In Deadly Central Jersey Crash: Prosecutor Man Fell Off Motorcycle Before Minivan Struck Him In Deadly Central Jersey Crash: Prosecutor
Man Fell Off Motorcycle Before Minivan Struck Him In Deadly Central Jersey Crash: Prosecutor Investigators are looking into a crash that killed a motorcycle rider in Howell Township, authorities said. A 28-year-old man from Freehold Township died in the crash on Tuesday, July 9, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond Santiago said in a news release on Thursday, July 11. The wreck happened at the intersection of Fort Plains Road and Jerry’s Lane at around 4:53 p.m. Investigators said the man was riding a Honda GL 1100L motorcycle north on Fort Plains when he tried to go around a curve in the road. The rider fell and slid with his motorcycle across the road into oncom…

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by Chris Spiker
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Woman Killed In Crash Near South Jersey Shopping Center, Police Say Woman Killed In Crash Near South Jersey Shopping Center, Police Say
Woman Killed In Crash Near South Jersey Shopping Center, Police Say An Egg Harbor Township woman was killed in a crash near a Mays Landing shopping center, authorities said. Elizabeth Walton, 41, died in the crash on Thursday, June 13, the Township of Hamilton Police Department said in a news release. Officers responded to the intersection of Black Horse Pike and Hamilton Commons Drive at around 7:51 p.m. Investigators said Walton was driving a 2006 Nissan Altima west on Black Horse Pike when she didn't stop at the intersection's red light. The Nissan crashed into a 2014 Kia Soul driven by an 18-year-old Mays Landing woman…

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by Chris Spiker
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Motorcyclist, 45, Killed In Camden County Crash Motorcyclist, 45, Killed In Camden County Crash
Motorcyclist, 45, Killed In Camden County Crash A 45-year-old motorcyclist from Camden County was killed in a crash Sunday, June 2, in Gloucester City, authorities said. Christopher R. Chester, of Lawnside, was on the exit 1B ramp from Interstate 76 south to Interstate 295 north at 9:45 a.m. when he lost control of his Suzuki motorcycle, struck a guardrail and was thrown from the Suzuki, New Jersey State Police said. Chester was pronounced dead at the scene.

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by Jon Craig
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Woman, 23, Dies After Rear-Ending Roadway Service Vehicle In Mercer County Woman, 23, Dies After Rear-Ending Roadway Service Vehicle In Mercer County
Woman, 23, Dies After Rear-Ending Roadway Service Vehicle In Mercer County A 23-year-old driver has died of her injuries after she crashed into an unoccupied roadway service vehicle along Route 29 in Mercer County, authorities said. Majanae Burke, of Bordentown, was driving northbound in a Honda Civic near milepost 0.7 in Hamilton at about 1:15 a.m. Tuesday, May 28, when the crash occurred, according to New Jersey State Police.  My Condolences to the Bennett and Burk family on the passing of Majanae Burke🙏❤️🙏❤️🙏 Such a young beautiful soul gone... Posted by Michelle Williams on Tuesday, May 28, 2024 For a brief second this morning, I thought you …

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by Jon Craig