1 Dead, 6 Hurt in Multi-Vehicle Wreck on Atlantic City Expy on Hamilton Twp., NJ - Robert A. Solomon, P.C.

Published
June 22, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Hamilton Township, New Jersey
Atlantic City Expressway westbound near milepost 11.3
Incident type
Pedestrian struck

Summary

Pedestrian Hit Hamilton Township New Jersey in Hamilton Township, New Jersey: One man died and six others were hurt on Saturday night, June 20, in a multi-vehicle crash on the westbound Atlantic City Expressway near milepost 11.3 in Hamilton Township, NJ. According to New Jersey State Police, Joseph J. Pagano Jr., 34, of Manahawkin, had been involved in an earlier three-car wreck in the same area while driving a Dodge pickup truck, then pulled to the right shoulder and got out. He then attempted to cross the westbound lanes on foot and was struck by a Nissan SUV in the left lane, dying from his injuries. Three people in the Nissan and three people in a Kia were taken to the hospital with minor injuries; no injuries were reported from the initial three-car collision.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Joseph J. Pagano Jr Unknown Fatal

Original reporting

1 Dead, 6 Hurt in Multi-Vehicle Wreck on Atlantic City Expy on Hamilton Twp., NJ - Robert A. Solomon, P.C.

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