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Post-Scrimmage Crash Kills Youth Football Coach, Opposing Player In Vineland Post-Scrimmage Crash Kills Youth Football Coach, Opposing Player In Vineland
Post-Scrimmage Crash Kills Youth Football Coach, Opposing Player In Vineland A youth football coach and a young player on an opposing team were killed in a crash in Vineland after a scrimmage on Thursday, Sept. 12, authorities said. UPDATE: Boy Killed In Post-Scrimmage NJ Crash With Opposing Coach Identified  Addiel Ortiz, 31, and a 9-year-old boy identified only as E.B. died in the crash on Maple Avenue near Becker Drive at around 5:53 p.m., Vineland police said. Investigators said Ortiz was riding a Honda CBR 1000 motorcycle east on Maple when a 2019 Chevrolet Traverse heading west on Maple turned left into the Joseph E. Romano Sports Complex.…
Motorcyclist, 64, Killed, Passenger Seriously Injured In Salem County Crash Motorcyclist, 64, Killed, Passenger Seriously Injured In Salem County Crash
Motorcyclist, 64, Killed, Passenger Seriously Injured In Salem County Crash A 64-year-old motorcyclist was killed and his passenger was seriously injured in a crash in Salem County, authorities said. Troopers responded to a crash on Sunday, June 16 at 12:10 p.m. on Route 49 in Quinton Township, New Jersey State Police said. Based on a preliminary investigation, a Honda SUV was traveling westbound on Route 49. A Harley-Davidson motorcycle was traveling eastbound on Route 49.  In the area of milepost 11.1, the Honda turned left, and the Harley-Davidson impacted the Honda, State Police said. As a result of the crash, the driver of the Harley-Davidson, Wilbert T…
South Jersey Driver Indicted In Hit-Run Crash Killing 10-Year-Old Girl: Prosecutor South Jersey Driver Indicted In Hit-Run Crash Killing 10-Year-Old Girl: Prosecutor
South Jersey Driver Indicted In Hit-Run Crash Killing 10-Year-Old Girl: Prosecutor A grand jury has indicted a Cumberland County woman who allegedly struck a child with her SUV, then drove away without helping the girl, authorities said. Sierra A. Thomas, 28, of Bridgeton, was driving on May 10, 2023, when police said her SUV struck Larissa Muniz as she crossed East Broad Street in Bridgeton near a Wawa. Larissa, 10, died of her injuries 18 days later. Thomas initially was charged on May 30 with second-degree leaving the scene of an accident resulting in the death of another, according to Cumberland County Prosecutor Jennifer Webb-McRae. A Cumberland County grand jury i…
Man Arrested For DUI Suffers Medical Episode, Dies In Bathroom Of NJ State Police Station Man Arrested For DUI Suffers Medical Episode, Dies In Bathroom Of NJ State Police Station
Man Arrested For DUI Suffers Medical Episode, Dies In Bathroom Of NJ State Police Station A driver who'd just been released following his arrest for being under the influence was found dead in a restroom at a New Jersey State Police barracks off Route 295, authorities said. Because the death of the as-yet unidentified defendant followed an encounter with law enforcement, New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin's staff is required to review it under state law. According to preliminary findings, the man was arrested by state troopers and brought to the Bellmawr station in Camden County following a motor vehicle accident at an undisclosed location shortly after 11 p.m…
Speeding South Jersey Driver Charged In Crash Killing Bicyclist, Injuring Another: Prosecutor Speeding South Jersey Driver Charged In Crash Killing Bicyclist, Injuring Another: Prosecutor
Speeding South Jersey Driver Charged In Crash Killing Bicyclist, Injuring Another: Prosecutor A 32-year-old man from Oaklyn has been charged in a crash that killed one child bicyclist and injured another, authorities said. Troy Kee II was charged on Wednesday, Oct. 25 with death by auto and assault by auto, according to Camden County Prosecutor Grace C. MacAulay and Camden County Police Chief Gabriel Rodriguez. Kee was also issued several motor vehicle summonses. On Sept. 25 at 7:53 p.m., Camden County Police officers were dispatched to Mt. Ephraim Avenue and Ferry Avenue for a motor vehicle accident involving two child bicyclists. Officers found that t…
DWI Driver, 21, Leaves West Wildwood Pedestrian Critical In Middle Township Hit-Run: Police DWI Driver, 21, Leaves West Wildwood Pedestrian Critical In Middle Township Hit-Run: Police
DWI Driver, 21, Leaves West Wildwood Pedestrian Critical In Middle Township Hit-Run: Police A 21-year-old Wildwood Crest man is facing multiple charges after a hit-and-run crash that left a 48-year-old pedestrian critical, police said. Elijah Bethel is believed to have struck the West Wildwood woman at the intersection of Route 47 and 5th Street in the Rio Grande section of Middle Township around 1:50 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 26, Middle Township police said. Then, he fled the scene in a Nissan Altima, police said. Bethel was later found and arrested for Driving while Intoxicated, Assault by Auto, Knowingly Leaving a Motor Vehicle Accident with Serious Bodily Injury and was issued…
Philadelphia Resident Dies In Crash On Atlantic City Expressway (PHOTOS) Philadelphia Resident Dies In Crash On Atlantic City Expressway (PHOTOS)
Philadelphia Resident Dies In Crash On Atlantic City Expressway (Photos) A 36-year-old Philadelphia resident died in a crash on the Atlantic City Expressway Tuesday, May 23, authorities said. A vehicle heading west on the highway ran off the road, struck several trees, and overturned around 3 p.m. near milepost 33.3 in Winslow Township, New Jersey State Police Trooper Charles Marchan said. A passenger in the vehicle, Percell Gray, died, while the driver suffered serious injuries, Marchan said. Winslow Township firefighters posted photos of the scene to Facebook. It appears one person was airlifted. On 23May23 the Winslow Township Fire Department responded…
2 Children Struck By Car Crossing Atlantic City Street 2 Children Struck By Car Crossing Atlantic City Street
2 Children Struck By Car Crossing Atlantic City Street Two children were struck by a car while crossing an intersection in Atlantic City, authorities said. On Wednesday, Jan. 25, at approximately 8:14 a.m., patrol officers were dispatched to the intersection of Maryland and Magellan Avenues for a report of a motor vehicle striking two juvenile pedestrians. The children, ages 10 and 14, were struck as they entered the roadway to cross Maryland Avenue by a vehicle traveling south on Maryland Avenue.  The children were transported by ambulance to the AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center, City Division, with serious injuries. The driver of t…
UPDATE: Firefighter Charged In Horrific 9W Crash Later Returned To Scene As Responder UPDATE: Firefighter Charged In Horrific 9W Crash Later Returned To Scene As Responder
Update: Firefighter Charged In Horrific 9W Crash Later Returned To Scene As Responder UPDATE: A volunteer firefighter charged in a horrific road-rage crash that nearly killed a fellow group of fellow Bergen County teens earlier this week left the scene and then returned as a responder, authorities said. Luke Stein, 18, who was taken into custody in Colorado on Friday, Oct. 14, became a volunteer firefighter in Alpine and Demarest earlier this year, records show.  He was driving a Jeep Grand Cherokee with blue and white emergency lights on the dashboard when he pursued and then deliberately rear-ended the victims' Honda Pilot on Route 9W just after midnight on Monday, Oct. 1…
Pedestrian Struck, Killed In Atlantic City: Police Pedestrian Struck, Killed In Atlantic City: Police
Pedestrian Struck, Killed In Atlantic City: Police A pedestrian was struck by a vehicle and killed in Atlantic City, authorities said. On Friday, July 1, at approximately 11:30 p.m., patrol officers were dispatched to Kentucky and Pacific avenues for a report of a motor vehicle striking a pedestrian.  The man, who had not been positively identified, was pronounced dead at the scene by medical personnel, Atlantic City police said. The driver of the vehicle, a 26-year-old woman from Egg Harbor Township, remained at the scene and had not been issued a summons, police said. The crash is under investigation by Officer Bereheiko with assis…
Motorist Trapped In South Jersey Crash (DEVELOPING) Motorist Trapped In South Jersey Crash (DEVELOPING)
Motorist Trapped In South Jersey Crash (Developing) A motorist was trapped in a crash in Atlantic County, according to developing and unconfirmed reports. The crash was reported at about 1 p.m. Wednesday, June 22 at Elwood and Blueberry roads in Hamilton, initial reports said. There also were reports of a possible fire. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES
Fatal Pedestrian Crash Reported On Route 9 Jersey Shore: Police Fatal Pedestrian Crash Reported On Route 9 Jersey Shore: Police
Fatal Pedestrian Crash Reported On Route 9 Jersey Shore: Police A man walking along Route 9 in Howell was killed after being struck by a vehicle overnight. The crash occurred at 1:55 a.m. Thursday, June 2 between Alexander Avenue and Ford Road, Howell police said. A 30-year-old Lakewood resident was pronounced dead at the scene, police said. His name had not been released. The driver of the car was a 53-year-old resident of Deal. The driver was not hurt. No summonses had been issued. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES
Pickup Truck Driver Killed In South Jersey Crash: State Police Pickup Truck Driver Killed In South Jersey Crash: State Police
Pickup Truck Driver Killed In South Jersey Crash: State Police A 65-year-old motorist from Burlington County was killed when he collided with an SUV, authorities said. Mark G. Spang, of Medford, was killed in the crash involving his Chevy Silverado, a New Jersey State Police spokeswoman said. Jacob B. Dischert, 25, who was operating a Jeep Grand Cherokee, was treated for minor injuries, Trooper Brandi Slota said. The crash occurred at 7:54 a.m. Wednesday, March 30, in Southampton when Dischert, who was southbound on Eayrestown Road, slammed into the side of Spring's pickup eastbound on Route 616, she said. The crash remains under investigation.
Edison Woman Killed By Car At Clark Commons Edison Woman Killed By Car At Clark Commons
Edison Woman Killed By Car At Clark Commons Authorities have identified the woman struck and killed by a car at a Union County shopping mall on Saturday, Feb. 12. Maha W. Qalawi, 51, of Edison, was struck around 2:30 p.m. at Clark Commons, and the driver remained on the scene, Assistant Union County Prosecutor Michael Sheets told Daily Voice.  The Clark Police Department is currently investigating a motor vehicle accident involving an adult female who was... Posted by Clark Township Police Department on Saturday, February 12, 2022 No further details were immediately available.
Motorist Trapped In Serious Pleasantville Crash: Developing Motorist Trapped In Serious Pleasantville Crash: Developing
Motorist Trapped In Serious Pleasantville Crash: Developing A motorist was trapped in a serious crash in South Jersey, according to developing and unconfirmed reports. The crash occurred at about 3:45 p.m. at Atlantic Avenue and East Delilah Road in Pleasantville, initial reports said. Pleasantville police were not immediately available for comment. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES
Fatal Crash Reported On Jersey Shore: Police Fatal Crash Reported On Jersey Shore: Police
Fatal Crash Reported On Jersey Shore: Police A motorist was killed in a crash on the Jersey Shore, authorities said. The crash occurred about 6:30 a.m. on Route 18 southbound in Marlboro Township, police said. Route 18 South in the area of Tennent Road and Route 520 was shut down until about 10 a.m., according to Capt. Stephen Levy, a police department spokesman. The vehicle, a 2008 grey Honda Accord,  left the roadway and struck a large tree, Levy said. The driver, who was the sole occupant of the Honda, was pronounced dead at the scene.  Identification of the driver is being withheld pending notification of hi…
South Jersey Crash Victim Lands In Woods: Developing South Jersey Crash Victim Lands In Woods: Developing
South Jersey Crash Victim Lands In Woods: Developing A motorist in South Jersey veered off into the woods, according to developing and unconfirmed reports. The crash occurred about 4:30 p.m. on White Horse Pike at Fleming Pike in Winslow Township, initial reports said. The motorist became trapped but was extricated by first responders, according to an unconfirmed report. No details yet on injuries. Winslow police were not immediately available for comment. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES
Unlicensed Teen Driver Charged In Deadly Head-On White Horse Pike Crash: Police Unlicensed Teen Driver Charged In Deadly Head-On White Horse Pike Crash: Police
Unlicensed Teen Driver Charged In Deadly Head-On White Horse Pike Crash: Police Hammonton Police have arrested an 18-year-old male who they say was driving without a license when he caused a head-on crash killing one of his passengers. On Sunday night, Frederico Cano was traveling west on White Horse Pike with two passengers in his car when he cut off a pickup truck to turn into the ShopRite parking lot, police said in a statement. The pickup truck, which was traveling eastbound, then slammed into the side of Cano’s car. Cano and the two passengers in his car, a 17-year-old male and a 57-year-old male, were transported to a nearby hospital with injuries. The 57-yea…
Motorist Trapped At South Jersey College Motorist Trapped At South Jersey College
Motorist Trapped At South Jersey College Police, firefighters and EMS crews were called on a report of a trapped motorist, authorities said. The crash report came in about noon Friday at A&S Circle at Stockton College in Galloway. No other details were immediately available.  CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES