Ocean County Man Dies In AC Expressway Crash - Jersey Shore Online

Published
June 21, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Manahawkin, New Jersey
Atlantic City Expressway
Incident type
Crash

Summary

Car Crash Manahawkin New Jersey in Manahawkin, New Jersey: On June 20, a chain‑reaction crash occurred near milepost 11.3 on the westbound Atlantic City Expressway. Joseph J. Pagano Jr., 34, of Manahawkin was driving a Dodge pickup when he collided with two other vehicles, then attempted to pull onto the shoulder and crossed the travel lanes. He was struck by a Nissan SUV, suffered fatal injuries and died at the scene; a Kia later hit the Nissan but all occupants sustained only minor injuries.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Joseph J. Pagano Jr Passenger Fatal

Original reporting

Ocean County Man Dies In AC Expressway Crash - Jersey Shore Online

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