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Matthew T. Martin, of Audubon, was heading east in Winslow Township when he ran off the road to the left and struck a tree in the center median around 6:45 p.m., New Jersey State Police Sgt. Charles Marchan said.
Martin's car, a Honda SUV, went up in flames near milepost 36.9 in Winslow Township, and he died, Marchan said.
Martin's social media pages show he is an audio engineer, and owner of Martin Audio Productions LLC. He spent time working at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City and Caesars Entertainment Corporation, assisting with the audio component of events, his LinkedIn page shows.
He had been working for a band called Garden State Radio in addition to freelancing, Martin's Facebook page shows.
Many bands and artists took to social media detailing years-long relationships on and off stage with Martin.
Stephen McKnight said he met Martin when he was working as a sound tech at Bally's in AC, in 2017 or 2018.
"We became friends, and he did a lot of work for me in my studio as well as repairing my live rig stuff and mixing my band at Mountain Bar and The Beach Bar at Bally’s properties," McKnight said.
"We crossed paths many times over the years, and he always seemed sincere and dedicated to his craft.
"Yesterday as my band traveled to play the Hard Rock Casino in Atlantic City, we were delayed for our soundcheck due to a horrible accident on the AC Expressway- just a mile or so from my house. I found out tonight he was the victim of that horrible accident."
"His children and wife will need so much help getting though this, and I know so many bands that have worked with him will be there for him. I know there will be a benefit show/event that will help his family with all the people that were lucky enough to know him. Garden State Radio was his current gig, and I’m sure they, as well as Steal The Sky will be there to help out.
"God bless you Mathew Martin."
A GoFundMe for Martin's wife, Samantha, and their three children had raised more than $21,000 as of Monday, March 4.
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