1 dead, 6 injured after crash on AC Expressway, police say – NBC10 Philadelphia

Published
June 21, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Hamilton Township, New Jersey
AC Expressway (Atlantic City Expressway)
Incident type
Crash, Pedestrian struck

Summary

Pedestrian Hit Hamilton Township New Jersey in Hamilton Township, New Jersey: On Saturday night around 10:16 p.m., a three‑car crash on the Atlantic City Expressway in Hamilton Township left Dodge pickup driver Joseph J. Pagano Jr. as a pedestrian who crossed the westbound lanes and was struck by a Nissan SUV. The Nissan then collided with a Kia, resulting in Pagano’s death and injuries to three occupants of each vehicle who were hospitalized for minor wounds. No injuries were reported from the initial collision involving Pagano's truck. The incident is under investigation by New Jersey State Police.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Joseph J. Pagano Jr Pedestrian Fatal
Joseph J. Pagano Jr. At-fault party

Original reporting

1 dead, 6 injured after crash on AC Expressway, police say – NBC10 Philadelphia

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