Date: 12/17/2015

Time: 5:04 PM

Location: Menantico Road and S. Lincoln Ave.

Case#: 72369-2015

Officer: A. Santiago

Driver #1: Dominick Vassallo 82 of the 700 block of S. East Ave.

Driver #2: Mark Brandt 68 of the 2000 block of Venezia Ave.

Driver #1 stated he was traveling east bound on Menantico Road approaching South Lincoln Avenue when he stopped at the stop sign. Driver #1 then stated he waited for traffic to pass on South Lincoln Avenue before proceeding. Driver #1 indicated he crossed South Lincoln Avenue when he thought it to be “clear.” When Driver #1 went straight ahead, he was struck at a right angle by Vehicle #2. Vehicle #2’s front end struck Vehicle #1’s passenger side. Driver #1 stated, “I thought it was clear.”

Driver #2 stated he was traveling north bound on South Lincoln Avenue approaching Menantico Road when he was involved in a collision. Driver #2 stated, “I was just going straight and then I saw headlights. I don’t know what happened.”

Driver #1 and #2 had a complaint of pain to their heads. Both of them appeared to be distraught from the collision. Therefore, Emergency Medical Service (EMS) was contacted and requested to the scene. Driver #1 and #2 denied medical attention.

Vehicle #1 sustained major damage to the passenger side and was towed by Ayala per police.

Vehicle #2 sustained major damage to the front end and was towed by MS Towing per the owner’s request.

Driver #1 was issued summons # 0614-VC-007005 (Failure to Yield; 39:4-144). Driver #2 was issued a subpoena with this report.

Date: 12/17/2015

Time: 5:20 PM

Location: Landis Ave. and Mill Road

Case#: 72371-2015

Officer: Dennis

Driver #1: Clifton Biederman 64 of Bridgeton NJ

Driver #2: Guadalupe Weckstein 39 of Bridgeton NJ

On Thursday, December 17, 2015, I was dispatched to the intersection of West Landis Avenue and North Mill Road, for a two vehicle collision with no reported injuries. 

When I arrived on scene, I confirmed from all parties involved in the collision that there were in fact no injuries. 

I spoke to driver 1, who stated he was traveling westbound on West Landis Avenue, and was stopped at the red light. He reported as he was stopped, vehicle 2 collided with his vehicle causing minor damage to the rear bumper of his vehicle. 

I turned to driver 2, who told me as she was traveling westbound on West Landis Avenue, she was approaching the traffic light at West Landis Avenue and North Mill Road. She stated when she tried to stop, her vehicle slid into vehicle 1 causing moderate damage to the front passenger side of the vehicle, disabling it in the roadway. Vehicle 2 was towed from the scene by Bee Bro’s. 

No summonses were issued at this time.

Date: 12/17/2015

Time: 5:25 PM

Location: Spring Road and Magnolia Road

Case#: 72373-2015

Officer: Fixler

Driver #1: Anna Blashchuck 29 of the 1800 block of S. Lincoln Ave.

Driver #2: Gloria Greganti 77 of the 3000 block of E. Chestnut Ave.

Driver #1 stated that she was stopped at the intersection of Magnolia Road and Spring Road, making a left turn to travel west on Magnolia Road. She believed it was her right of way, so she began turning, vehicle #2 also turned at the same time, and they collided at the intersection.

Driver #2 stated that she was stopped at the intersection of Magnolia Road and Spring Road, making a right turn to travel west on Magnolia Road. She believed it was her right of way, so she began turning, vehicle #1 also turned at the same time, and they collided at the intersection.

Vehicle #1 had damage to the front passenger side of the vehicle. Vehicle #2 had damage to the front driver’s side of the vehicle.

Both drivers stated they were ok and did not need EMS.

I could not determine which driver was at fault so no summonses were issued at this time.

Date: 12/17/2015

Time: 5:31 PM

Location: Sherman Ave. and Orchard Road

Case#: 72375-2015

Officer: Ozdemir

Driver #1: Albert Federici 73 of Millville NJ

Driver #2: Toni Brago-Williams 38 of Rosenhayn NJ

Driver 1 stated he was traveling south on S Orchard Rd and stopped at the red light at W Sherman Ave. After stopping, he thought there were no other cars moving and he would be able to make the right turn onto W Sherman Ave. As he was proceeding to make the right turn, he collided with vehicle 2. Vehicle 2 had a green arrow to turn left and was making a left turn. There was no damage noted to vehicle 1.

Driver 2 stated she was traveling north on College Dr and was making a left turn onto W Sherman Ave. Driver 2 stated she had a green arrow to turn left and proceeded to make the left turn. As she was making the turn, vehicle 1 turned into her lane of travel and struck her vehicle. Damage to vehicle 2 was on the passenger side area.

Driver #1 was cited for careless driving.    No injuries were reported.

Date: 12/17/2015

Time: 6:03 PM

Location: Landis Ave. and Fourth Street

Case#: 72380-2015

Officer: Winquist

Driver #1: Yimelis Gomez 24 of the 700 block of W. Earl Drive

Driver #2: Robert Burch 73 of the 1000 block of Sharp Road

Driver #1 stated at the scene she was traveling East on Landis Ave approaching the 4th St Intersection which is controlled by a traffic signal. Driver #1 said she observed the signal was amber and thought she could "make it" but crashed into vehicle #2. Driver #1 was not injured.

Driver #2 stated at the scene he was traveling North on 4th St and was stopped at the Landis Ave intersection traffic light. Driver #2 said the light turned green and he entered the intersection and vehicle #1 crashed into him. Driver #2 said vehicle #1 ran the red light. Driver #2 complained of pain and was transported to Inspira Medical Center by Vineland EMS.

Driver #1 was issued a summons for Failure to Observe a Traffic Signal, 39:4-81, summons #0614 E15 003318.

Date: 12/18/2015

Time: 12:35 AM

Location: Chestnut Ave. and Valley Ave.

Case#: 72451-2015

Officer: Dennis

Driver #1: Angela Motter 66 of Landisville NJ

Driver #2: Jose Gonzales 41 of Cumberland Road

On Friday, December 18, 2015, I was dispatched to the location of East Chestnut Avenue and South Valley Avenue, for a two vehicle collision. 

When I arrived on scene, EMS was already on location, to check on one of the occupants of vehicle 1, due to her young age (2 years old.) All other parties involved claimed no injuries at this time. The 2 year old passenger also had no injuries after being checked by Vineland EMS. After determining that there were no injuries, I went to driver 1 for her statement.

I spoke to the driver of vehicle 1, who stated she was stopped at the traffic light on Chestnut Avenue facing eastbound, when vehicle 2 rear ended her vehicle causing minor damage to the rear bumper of her vehicle. 

I turned to driver 2 who reported that as he was traveling eastbound on Chestnut Avenue, he was approaching the traffic light which was red. He stated he observed the light turn from red to green, and started to accelerate before vehicle 1 began to move, and collided with vehicle 1 causing moderate damage to the front bumper and hood of his vehicle. 

Both vehicles were driven from the scene. No summons were issued.

Date: 12/18/2015

Time: 9:51 AM

Location: W. Oak Road and N. Mill Road

Case#; 72509-2015

Officer: Montana

Driver #1: Kent Magyarits 44 of Egg Harbor Twp.

Driver #2: Nelson Rodriguez 50 of the 1200 block of N.E. Boulevard

On December 18, 2015, I was dispatched to the area of West Oak Road and North Mill Road, in regards to a motor vehicle collision.

Upon my arrival, driver #1 stated while traveling West on Oak Road, he passed vehicle #2, also traveling West on Oak Road.  Driver #1 said as he began entering the West bound lane, driver #2 sped-up and hit the passenger side rear tire area of his vehicle.

Driver #2 stated while traveling West on Oak Road, driver #1 passed him on the left side.  Driver #2 said that driver #1 then cut him off and hit the driver side front fender/wheel area of his vehicle.

No injuries were reported.

Due to having no witness(s), both drivers were issued traffic summonses for Careless driving.

    Driver #1, summons #VC007520.
    Driver #2, summons #VC008861.

Traffic subpoenas were completed for both driver's.

Date: 12/18/2015

Time: 12:32 PM

Location: Grant Ave. and Delsea Drive

Case#; 72544-2015

Officer; Johnathan Rodriguez

Driver #1: Anna King 18 of the 2000 block of Perna Lane

Driver #2: Kenneth Thomas 26 of Millville NJ

Driver #1 Anna King, made the following statements regarding this collision.  King stated she was traveling west bound on W Grant Ave, and came to a stop at S Delsea Dr.  King indicated she wanted to cross the street to enter Auto Outlet, where she worked, but had to wait a while due to heavy traffic on S Delsea Dr. 

While waiting, King related driver #2 Kenneth Thomas, pulled up behind her along with several other vehicles.  King stated she saw a possible break in traffic, and moved up further to have a better look at the oncoming traffic, but realized she wouldn't have time to cross, therefore she applied her brakes again.  At that time King stated she felt her vehicle jolt forward, and after looking in the rear view mirror she had learned that Thomas's vehicle had struck her vehicle on the rear bumper.  King then was able to cross the street and park in the lot at Auto Outlet waiting for Thomas to pull over with her due to the collision. 

Thomas then pulled out onto S Delsea Dr, in front of Auto Outlet and began to yell and curse at King, which at that time King's boss, Steve Bareiszis, was already outside at that time and witnessed the incident, informed Thomas he was calling the police.  King and Bareiszis stated a female from Thomas vehicle exited the vehicle and ran up to King's vehicle where the vehicle was struck and took a picture before getting back into Thomas vehicle and fleeing the scene.

Driver #2 Kenneth Thomas stated he was traveling west bound on W Grant Ave, and came to a stop behind King at the stop sign at S Delsea Dr.  Thomas stated he could see that King was on her cell phone waiting to enter traffic, but seemed unsure as to when she wanted to turn.  Thomas indicated King began to pull out into traffic as if she was making a right hand turn, therefore he began to move up while looking south bound on S Delsea Dr, in an attempt to pull out into traffic as well since the traffic was heavy.  When King looked north bound on S Delsea Dr, he learned that King never actually pulled out into traffic but had stopped, causing Thomas to slam his brakes.  Thomas indicated he was able to stop just short of Kings vehicle and never actually hit her vehicle. 

 After Thomas stopped, he stated King then drove across the street, and observed a man ( Bareiszis), yelling to him.  Thomas then pulled out into traffic and parked in front of Auto Outlet, where Tamara Leonard, jumped out to check if both vehicles actually did make contact.  Tamara then jumped back into Thomas's vehicle, while at the same time Bareiszis yelled at them some more, but they were unsure of what he was saying.  Thomas indicated Bareiszis then made a waving motion indicating for Thomas to leave, therefore Thomas left. 

Witness#1 Steve Bareiszis, indicated he was outside when he observed King stopped at the stop sign waiting to cross.  While watching King, Bareiszis then saw Thomas's vehicle strike the rear of King's vehicle.  King then crossed the street and entered Auto Outlet where he asked King as reassurance, if Thomas's vehicle struck her vehicle, which at that she confirmed.  Bareiszis then waved at Thomas to come over to the lot in an attempt to exchange information, but Thomas just parked in front of Auto Outlet and began to yell at King.  Bareiszis then witnessed Tamara jump out of the vehicle and take a picture of King's vehicle before jumping back into Thomas's vehicle.  Bareiszis stated he was going to call police, and that's when Thomas then fled the scene. 

Bareiszis was able to provide me with the tag for Thomas's vehicle, which I was able to investigate further and retrieve a phone number for Thomas.  I contacted Thomas and asked him to return to police headquarters so I can obtain his motor vehicle information and statement regarding such.  Thomas returned to the station and provided me with the statement above.

Thomas was issued summons 0614-VC-008632, 39:4-129B, leaving the scene of an Accident.  Thomas's vehicle had a black scuff mark on the passenger front bumper, but stated that has always been on his vehicle.

King's vehicle sustained minor damage, with a scuff mark to the driver rear bumper.

None of the parties or there passengers complained of pain at this time.

RELEASED BY SGT. C. GARRISON

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