Salem County Man, 37, Killed In Cumberland County Crash With Tree: State Police Salem County Man, 37, Killed In Cumberland County Crash With Tree: State Police
Salem County Man, 37, Killed In Cumberland County Crash With Tree: State Police A 37-year-old Salem County man was killed when he ran off a Cumberland County road and hit a tree, authorities said. Douglas G. Hitchner Jr., of Woodstown, was driving south in a Chevrolet SUV on Tindall Island Road in Greenwich Township at 5:05 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 19 when his vehicle veered off the road to the right side, according to Detective I Jeffrey Lebron, a spokesman with the New Jersey State Police. The SUV hit a tree and Hitchner sustained fatal injuries, Lebron said. The crash remains under investigation.
Salem County Woman, 81, Killed In Collision With Tractor-Trailer Salem County Woman, 81, Killed In Collision With Tractor-Trailer
Salem County Woman, 81, Killed In Collision With Tractor-Trailer An 81-year-old woman from Salem County was killed in a collision with a tractor-trailer, authorities said. The crash occurred at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 16 in the intersection of Route 40 and Route 677 in Upper Pittsgrove, according to New Jersey State Police. Preliminary investigation revealed that a Cadillac XTS was traveling north on Route 677 (Burlington Road).  An International 760 was traveling east on Route 40.  As a result of the crash, the driver of the Cadillac, Linda Krause, 81, of Elmer, sustained fatal injuries, police said. An 81-year-old female passenger in the…
'Local Cowgirl' Killed In Double Fatal NJ Crash Made Unicorn Dreams Come True 'Local Cowgirl' Killed In Double Fatal NJ Crash Made Unicorn Dreams Come True
'Local Cowgirl' Killed In Double Fatal NJ Crash Made Unicorn Dreams Come True New Jersey's equine riding community is mourning the loss of a treasured rider, instructor, and mother. Ashley Knuth-Formato was among two drivers who died in a crash with a dump truck Thursday, July 27 in Salem County. The 36-year-old Bridgeton mom, along with David Mitchell, of Woodstown, both died. Those who knew Ashley are remembering her for her profound impact on children, animals, and families within the horseback riding community. According to a GoFundMe campaign, Ashley leaves behind "a hurting family & a barn full of critters." Ashley's passion was animal rescue — particular…
2 Truck Drivers Killed In Salem County Collision, 2 Kids Hurt: State Police 2 Truck Drivers Killed In Salem County Collision, 2 Kids Hurt: State Police
2 Truck Drivers Killed In Salem County Collision, 2 Kids Hurt: State Police Two truck drivers were killed in a collision at an intersection in Salem County, authorities said.  Ashley Knuth, 36, of Bridgeton, was driving a Chevrolet Silverado pickup towing a trailer westbound on Mannington-Yorktown Road in Mannington at 9:07 a.m., Thursday, July 27, according to a New Jersey State Police spokesman. David Mitchell, 42, of Woodstown, was driving an International 920 truck north on Alloway-Woodstown Road (County Route 603), said the State Police spokesman, Sgt. Philip Curry. The trucks collided at the intersection resulting in fatal injuries to both drivers, Curr…
Fatal Crash: Katonah Man ID'd After Slamming Into Toll Plaza Barrier Fatal Crash: Katonah Man ID'd After Slamming Into Toll Plaza Barrier
Fatal Crash: Katonah Man ID'd After Slamming Into Toll Plaza Barrier A Northern Westchester man died in a fiery crash that closed the New Jersey Turnpike Saturday morning, July 22, police said. Henry Subin, age 77, of Katonah, was heading north in a Jeep Grand Cherokee when he struck the concrete barrier of the toll plaza, overturned, and became fully engulfed in flames around 9:45 a.m. in Carneys Point Township, located in southwestern New Jersey in Salem County. The crash, near milepost 2.4 on the northbound side, closed toll lanes for four hours.  Subin was killed as a result. The crash remains under investigation.
Traffic Signal Down Closing Route 77 In Salem County Traffic Signal Down Closing Route 77 In Salem County
Traffic Signal Down Closing Route 77 In Salem County A traffic signal is down blocking traffic in both directions on Route 77 in Salem County, authorities said. The mishap occurred about 3:10 p.m. on Thursday, July 6 near Route 611 (Elmer-Shirley Road) in Upper Pittsgrove Township, according to the New Jersey Department of Transportation. All lanes were closed intermittently northbound, the DOT said. All lanes were closed southbound, according to 511nj.org. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES
Wildfire At Former Golf Course Destroys 65 Acres In South Jersey Wildfire At Former Golf Course Destroys 65 Acres In South Jersey
Wildfire At Former Golf Course Destroys 65 Acres In South Jersey A wildfire at a former South Jersey golf course in fully contained after destroying 65 acres, aiuhorities said. At 11 p.m. Thursday, May 18, the New Jersey Forest Fire Service achieved 100 percent containment of the fire at the former Holly Hills Golf Course in Salem County. The golf course is now managed as part of the Thundergut Pond Wildlife Management Area in Alloway. For a short time Thursday, 15 structures were threatened by the fire. Forest Fire Service staff will remain on scene and continue to monitor control lines and address areas of concern until significant rainfall occurs to…
High School, Buses Vandalized In South Jersey: State Police High School, Buses Vandalized In South Jersey: State Police
High School, Buses Vandalized In South Jersey: State Police New Jersey State Police are investigating vandalism to a high school and buses in South Jersey. On Monday, May 1, at approximately 9:30 p.m., three unidentified white males spray painted exterior walls of A.P. Schalick High School and eight Pittsgrove Township School District school buses in Pittsgrove, Salem County, a State Police spokesman said. This incident is currently under investigation.
Salem County Roads Worker Settles Third Race Discrimination Lawsuit Salem County Roads Worker Settles Third Race Discrimination Lawsuit
Salem County Roads Worker Settles Third Race Discrimination Lawsuit A Salem County road worker has won his third racial discrimination lawsuit against the county, according to a public records advocate. Grady Butts, who is black, sued Salem County in January 2022, alleging he was subjected to repeated verbal abuse and denied promotions because of his race.  That suit was settled on March 7 for $37,500, according to legal papers obtained by open records advocate John Paff. He was the first to report on the latest settlement here. In total, Salem County has paid Butts $118,500 to settle three claims of discrimination, harassment and retaliation filed si…
Fugitive Pursued For Woman's Murder Shot Himself At NJ Turnpike Rest Stop, State AG Says Fugitive Pursued For Woman's Murder Shot Himself At NJ Turnpike Rest Stop, State AG Says
Fugitive Pursued For Woman's Murder Shot Himself At NJ Turnpike Rest Stop, State AG Says UPDATE: A man wanted for murder who died in a confrontation with police at a New Jersey Turnpike rest stop pulled the trigger himself, the state's top law enforcement official announced on Thursday. Kyle Foggy, 29, of Cherry Hill had stalked Michele Cruz, 28, before killing her in front of her Camden County apartment around 4 a.m. Feb. 25, they said. Authorities armed with an arrest warrant for murder and weapons possession caught up to Foggy at the Clara Barton Service Area in Salem County three days later, New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin confirmed on Thursday, March 9. Foggy …
Civilian Shot At South Jersey Turnpike Rest Stop 'In Presence Of' State Police, US Marshals Civilian Shot At South Jersey Turnpike Rest Stop 'In Presence Of' State Police, US Marshals
Civilian Shot At South Jersey Turnpike Rest Stop 'In Presence Of' State Police, US Marshals A SWAT team was at a New Jersey Turnpike rest stop where state authorities said a male civilian was shot "in the presence of law enforcement." Authorities haven't identified the man, disclosed his condition or specified why and how he was wounded at the Clara Barton Service Area near the turnpike's southernmost in Salem County's Pedricktown shortly after 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 28. The incident "involved members of the New Jersey State Police and the United States Marshals Service," a four-sentence release from State Attorney General Matthew Platkin's Office says. No officers reportedly we…
Pickup Driver Killed In South Jersey Crash Pickup Driver Killed In South Jersey Crash
Pickup Driver Killed In South Jersey Crash A motorist was killed when two pickup trucks collided in Salem County, authorities said. The driver's name had not been released. On Sunday, Feb. 26, at 8:24 p.m., Carneys Point police and Carneys Point Fire and Rescue were dispatched to a serious motor vehicle crash on North Golfwood Avenue. The crash occurred between Harding Highway and Penns Grove-Auburn Road.  The second driver was taken to the hospital with serious, non-life-threatening injuries, Carneys Point police said. No charges had been filed, and the crash was still under investigation.  Anyone with information abou…