Multiple car crash leaves one dead, many injured along Atlantic City Expressway
Upon preliminary investigation, troopers determined that Joseph J. Pagano Jr., a 34-year-old male from Manahawkin, NJ, was operating a Dodge pick-up truck when he was involved in a separate collision with two other vehicles.
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New Jersey State Police troopers responded to a deadly motor vehicle crash along the Atlantic City Expressway heading west at the milepost 11.3.
Upon preliminary investigation, troopers determined that Joseph J. Pagano Jr., a 34-year-old male from Manahawkin, NJ, was operating a Dodge pick-up truck when he was involved in a separate collision with two other vehicles.
Pagano then attempted to pull his vehicle over, driving along the right shoulder of the expressway. He then crossed the westbound lanes and was struck by a Nissan SUV.
Officials say that Pagano died from his injuries after he was struck.
Following the deadly crash, police say that another vehicle, a Kia, struck the Nissan, with all passengers and drivers sustaining minor injuries.
No other injuries were reported on scene.
The crash remains under investigation according to the New Jersey State Police Department.
