Accident on Atlantic City Expressway claims life of man

Published
June 22, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Hamilton Township, New Jersey
Atlantic City Expressway westbound near Exit 12 (Route 40)
Incident type
Pedestrian struck

Summary

Pedestrian Hit Hamilton Township New Jersey in Hamilton Township, New Jersey: A 34-year-old Stafford Township man was killed on the Atlantic City Expressway near Exit 12 (Route 40) in Hamilton Township around 10:15 p.m. Saturday after he left his Dodge pickup truck following a crash and was struck by an SUV while standing in the westbound lanes. Two other vehicles — a Nissan and a Kia — were involved in the crash, and five people across those vehicles suffered minor injuries. State Police said Joseph J. Pagano Jr. of the Manahawkin section of Stafford Township crossed the highway and was hit by the SUV.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Joseph J. Pagano Jr Unknown Fatal

Original reporting

Accident on Atlantic City Expressway claims life of man

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