Case#16-52146

Location: Main Road and Landis Avenue

Date: 8/24/16 @ 0810hrs

Call type: Collision

Driver #1: Robles, Alma (F-52)  Vineland

Driver #2: Alvarez, Christoph (M-29) Galloway

On this date, August 24, 2016, I was dispatched to the intersection of North Main Road and East Landis Avenue, in regards to a motor vehicle crash.   

I arrived on scene, activated my Department issued Body Worn Camera (BWC) and approached the scene.  It should be noted: The Vineland Fire Department (Engine 61) was already on scene along with Vineland EMS tending to the drivers and the hazards of the scene.    

Sgt. S. Harris was on scene prior to my arrival, and related he spoke with a witness, but she had to continue on to work.  Sgt. Harris related the witness stated she was stopped at the traffic light facing west on Landis Avenue, and it appeared both drivers had a green signal, and vehicle #1 turned in front of driver #2, causing the accident. 

I spoke with driver #1 and she related she was traveling south on Main Road and attempting to turn left onto Landis Avenue. Driver #1 stated she as she was making her turn vehicle #2 was going too fast and struck her vehicle.  Driver #1 stated she had plenty of time to turn, but vehicle #2 was traveling too fast.   

I then spoke with driver #2 and he related he was traveling north on Main Road approaching the intersection of Landis Avenue.  Driver #2 stated as he was entering the intersection, he observed driver #1 turning in front of him and he swerved to the right to try and avoid her, but she continued to turn left and they collided. Driver #2 related his vehicle continued off the roadway and struck the traffic signal. 

Both drivers met with Vineland EMS but declined any services from them. 

When I asked driver #1 for paperwork for the vehicle, she related the vehicle doesn’t have insurance, but the registration and title are at her residence. I advised driver #1 I will be issuing her a summons for failure to yield at the intersection and for not having insurance, and she added that she had the green arrow, and driver #2 had a red light and she had the right of way.  She further stated she didn’t have insurance because the vehicle was from a different State.   

Vehicle #1 sustained moderate damage to the front end and was towed from the scene by Allonardo Brother’s.  Vehicle #2 sustained moderate damage to the front end on the driver side and was towed from the scene by Courthouse Towing.   

Driver #1 was issued summons # 0614-vc-12148 for failing to yield at an intersection and summons # 0614-vc-12149 for no insurance.   Driver #1 was given a mandatory court date set for September 6, 2016 at the Vineland Municipal Court at 9:00 am.  

Case#: 16-52173

Location: Delsea Drive and Gallagher Drive

Date: 8/24/16 @ 1024hrs

Call type: Collision

Driver #1: Bierig, Alan (M-54) Margate  

On this date, August 24, 2016, I was dispatched to the area of Delsea Drive and Gallagher Drive, in regards to a single vehicle motor vehicle crash.  I arrived in the area, and located a vehicle pulled over on Gallagher Drive and a vehicle off the roadway, approximately 300 feet from Delsea Drive.  

I arrived on scene, and observed a vehicle into a utility pole.  I exited my Patrol vehicle (807), activated my Department issued Body Worn Camera (BWC) and approached the scene.  Driver #1 stated he was returning to work in the Industrial Park, after running an errand to the Post Office.  He stated he turned onto Gallagher Drive from Delsea Drive and began coughing violently, and must have blacked out.  Driver #1 stated when he came to, he was into the utility pole, and doesn’t recall hitting it.  

I asked driver #1 if he was injured and the only complaint of pain was to his right hand.  He then unwrapped his hand and showed me several small lacerations.  Vineland EMS was requested at the scene and arrived moments later.  Driver #1 met with EMS, but declined any further medical treatment.  

Vehicle #1 sustained extensive front end damage and was towed from the scene by Forest Grove Auto Body (driver #1 contacted his own tow.)  

The struck by vehicle #1, was snapped at the base and pushed approximately 8-10 inches from its original position.  Pole # 0711/G22102 needed immediate attention and the Vineland Municipal Electric Utility (VMEU) was notified to respond.  A short time later a representative from the VMEU arrived on scene as well as representative from Atlantic City Electric.  It was determined the pole is owned by Atlantic City Electric, but VMEU has equipment attached to it as well.  They advised that I wouldn’t be needed on scene, and they have crews en route to replace the pole.   As I checked the area of where vehicle #1 left the roadway, I didn't see any skid marks or torn up grass which leads me to believe, driver #1 never applied the brakes. 

At this time, no summonses were issued and the crash was deemed to be reportable.  

Case#: 16-53058

Location: Washington Ave and Rostan Court

Date: 8/28/16 @ 0119hrs

Call type: Collision/DUI

Investigating Officer: M. Dennis

Driver #1: Torpey, Benjamin (M-26) 43 Arcadia Place Vineland

Driver #1 was charged with DUI after striking a parked vehicle on Washington Avenue. His BAC was .14% BAC. He was also charged with Reckless Driving 39:4-96. He was processed and released on summonses.

Case#: 16-52853

Location: East Avenue and Oak Road

Date: 8/27/16 @0246hrs

Investigating officer: Lt. P.Casiano

Call type: DUI

Arrested: Richardson, Randall (M-40) 720 Mallard Lane, Millville

Richardson was arrested for DUI following a motor vehicle stop. His BAC was .15%. He was also charged with Reckless Driving 39:4-96. He was processed and released on a summons.

Case#: 16-51505

Location: 1480 S. Delsea Drive

Date: 8/21/16 @ 2015hrs

Investigating officer: Spendiff

Call type: DUI

Arrested: Bautista-Chavez, Virgilio (M-33) 1796 Delsea Drive #3 Franklinville NJ

Bautista-Chavez was arrested for DUI following a motor vehicle stop. His BAC was .18%. He was also issued summonses for Reckless Driving 39:4-96, Unlicensed Driver, 39:3-10 and Failure to wear a seatbelt, 39:3-76.2f.

Case#: 16-52028

Location: N. Delsea Drive and Arbor Avenue

Date: 8/23/16 @ 1934hrs

Call type: Collision

Driver#1: Torres, Joshua (M-29) Vineland

Torres was charged with the following offenses following a collision on North Delsea Drive:

0614 VC 011923- Careless Driving (39:4-97) 

0614 VC 011924- Driving While Suspended (39:3-40) 

0614 VC 011925- Leaving the Scene of an Accident (39:4-129) 

064 VC 011926- Failure to Report Accident (39:4-130) 

Case#: 16-52669

Location: Fairmount Ave and Mayfair Street

Date: 8/26/16 @ 1055hrs

Call type: Collision

Driver #1: Kennedy, Brandon (M-20) Vineland

Driver #2: Negron, Alejandro (M-18) Vineland

Driver # 1 stated he was traveling West on Fairmount Avenue. As he was approaching the intersection of Mayfair Street he noticed a red vehicle stopped for the stop sign at the intersection.  As he got closer to the intersection the vehicle suddenly merged into his lane of travel. He applied his brakes and attempted to conduct an evasive move by steering to his left however the vehicles collided.
 
Driver # 2 stated he was stopped at the intersection of Mayfair and Fairmount Avenue. He observed a Black vehicle coming towards him on Fairmount Avenue. Believing he had enough time to clear the intersection he proceeded at which time his vehicle collided with the other vehicle. Driver # 2 also related he believed the other vehicle sped up just prior to the collision.  

No reports of any injuries

Damage to vehicle # 1 was moderate front end damage on the passenger side of the vehicle.  Damage to vehicle # 2 was moderate front end damage to the Driver's side. Both vehicles were driven from the scene. 

Driver # 2 was issued a summons for failure to stop/yield.      

Case #: 16-52699

Location: Southeast Boulevard and Quince Street

Date: 8/26/16 @ 1303hrs

Call type: Collision

Driver #1: Perez, Jaymes (M-29) Vineland

Driver # 1 advised me he was north bound on the fast lane of South East Boulevard, approaching East Quince Street.  Driver # 1 stated that he went to pass a slower moving vehicle in front of him by merging to the outside lane of South East Boulevard, but while doing so the slower traffic also merged onto the outside line of South East Boulevard, blocking the roadway in front of him.  Driver # 1 stated he was forced to leave the roadway to avoid colliding with said vehicle.

At the time this incident was taking place, I, Officer Fredrick DeMary, North bound on South East Boulevard, following vehicle # 1.  I observed the incident take place.  I observed vehicle # 1 traveling at what appeared to be a higher rate of speed posted for that section of roadway.  In the area of South East Boulevard and East Quince Street, the posted speed limit is 25 miles per hour.  Vehicle # 1 speed was greater than 25 mph.  I also observed the vehicle travelling in front of vehicle # 1 merge from the inside lane onto the outside lane of South East Boulevard, possibly to avoid vehicle # 1.

Vineland EMS was contacted to respond to the scene to evaluate Driver # 1 for a minor injury he received to his arm.  Driver # 1 refused medical attention, signing a form that stated the same.  This document was retained by Vineland EMS.

Investigation revealed that Driver # 1's vehicle operation was the cause of this collision.  Driver # 1 was issued summons # 0614 VC 010799 for careless driving (39:4-97).  No information for the vehicle involved was obtained. 

Case #: 16-52750

Location: Sherman Avenue and Delsea Drive

Call type: Collision

Driver #1: McCann, Jennifer (F-39) Philadelphia

Driver #2: Cruz, Guillermo (M-27) Vineland

Driver #1, Jennifer McCann, stated she was traveling east bound on W Sherman Ave, approaching the intersection of S Delsea Dr.  As McCann approached the intersection McCann stated she merged into the left turning lane to go north on S Delsea Dr.  McCann stated there were several cars in the straight lane as she merged into the left lane. McCann related after merging into the left turning lane, Driver #2's vehicle suddenly emerged from between two cars that were in the straight lane. McCann stated she quickly applied the brakes, but Driver #2's vehicle continued to pull out from between the vehicles striking her vehicle.

Driver #2, Guillermo Cruz, stated he was in the parking lot of Wawa located at the south west corner of the intersection of W Sherman Ave and S Delsea Dr, attempting to pull out into traffic on W Sherman Ave.  Cruz stated he came to the stop sign within the parking lot at the north east entrance of the parking lot and was waiting the enter west bound traffic on W Sherman Ave.  Cruz stated there were several cars stopped at the light in the straight lane of W Sherman Ave going east bound. Cruz stated the traffic was backed up in that lane but two vehicles left a gap in between allowing him to pull out of the parking lot and enter the west bound lane.  Cruz stated he began to pull out into traffic, carefully scanning in all directions for any oncoming traffic.  Cruz stated as he continued to pull out he saw Driver #1, about 75ft from him merging into the left hand lane at a high rate of speed.  Cruz stated Driver #1 then continued to merge and struck his vehicle in the left turning lane.

Witness #1, Raymond Graiff, stated he was traveling east bound on W Sherman Ave, approaching S Delsea Dr.  Graiff stated as he approached S Delsea Dr, he remained in the "going straight lane" behind another vehicle.  Graiff stated the vehicle in front of him stopped at the light just before the entrance to Wawa of the north east exit to allow Driver #2 to exit the parking lot.  Graiff stated Driver #2 then began to pull out of Wawa's and attempted to enter the west bound lane of W Sherman Ave.  Graiff related as Driver #2 began to pull out into traffic, he observed Driver #1 merge into the left turning lane.  At that time, Driver #2 continued to enter traffic and entered the left turning lane just as Driver #1 passed him.  Graiff stated Driver #1 quickly applied their brakes but was unable to avoid the collision and both vehicles struck each other.

Based on my investigation Driver #2 was found at fault and was issued the following motor vehicle citation: 
    -0614-VC-011876    Improper Emerging from driveway    39:4-66

Guillermo Cruz was transported for minor injuries to INSPIRA Medical Center by EMS, and his vehicle was towed by JC Auto with moderate damage.

Jennifer McCann's vehicle sustained minor to moderate damage to the front end but was driven from the scene.

No other injuries were reported at this time.

Case#: 16-52892

Location: Sherman Avenue and SW Boulevard

Date: 8/27/16 @ 1023hrs

Call type: Collision

Driver #1: Holbrook, William (M-55) Bridgeton

Driver #2: Vasquez, Jocelyn (F-29) Bridgeton

Driver # 1 stated he was east bound on the inside lane of West Sherman Avenue, approaching the intersection of West Sherman Avenue and South West Avenue.  Driver # 1 said he observed a vehicle in his lane of travel stopped on the roadway waiting to make a left turn.  Driver # 1 said he attempted to merge from the inside lane of travel to the outside lane but failed to notice vehicle # 2 driving on said lane.  Driver # 1 said his vehicle collided into vehicle # 2 causing damage.

Driver # 2 stated she was east bound on the outside lane of West Sherman Avenue.  Driver # 2 said that while she was driving, Driver # 1 failed to notice her vehicle's current location and merged onto her lane of travel causing this incident.

Investigation revealed that Driver # 1 unsafe lane change was the cause of this crash.  Driver # 1 was issued summons # 0614 VC 012026 for an unsafe lane change (39:4-88b).

Case# 16-52911

Location: Delsea Drive and Hennis Road

Date: 8/27/16 @1239hrs

Call type: Collision

Driver #1: Panichello, Robert (M-41) Bridgeton

Driver #2: Campbell, Racine (F-27) Vineland

Driver #3: Gullo, Carol (F-79) Millville

Driver #1 stated as he proceeded through the intersection of Hennis Rd and S. Delsea Dr, on a green light, he was collided into by vehicle #3, which was south bound on S. Delsea Dr and who had the red traffic signal.

Driver #2 stated as she proceeded through the intersection of Hennis Rd and S. Delsea Dr, on a green light, she was also collided into by vehicle #3, who was south bound on S. Delsea Dr and who had the red traffic signal.

Driver #3 stated she was south bound on S. Delsea Dr and drove through the red traffic signal causing the collision.

As a result of the collision all occupants were not injured with the exception of driver #3 who complaint of slight pain to her right wrist. Driver #3 refused medical treatment. 

Vehicle #2 was towed by Alonardo's towing
Vehicle #3 was towed by Court House Towing

Driver #3 was issued a summons for failure to observe a traffic signal / VC-011803

Case#: 16-52917

Location: Almond Road and Maurice River Parkway

Date: 8/27/16 @ 1318hrs

Call type: Collision

Driver #1: Warren, John (M-44) Bridgeton

Driver #2:  Bestas, Hilmi (M-25) Annandale VA

Driver 1 said he was traveling west on Almond Road when Driver 2 pulled out of Maurice River Parkway headed north and struck his vehicle on the driver side door.  Driver 1 said that he tried to avoid the collision but was unable to and Driver 2 struck him anyway.  Driver 1 was issued a summons for driving while suspended and his vehicle sustained moderate damage to the driver side front and rear doors.  Driver 1 was able to fix a flat tire sustained in the collision and had the vehicle removed from the scene by a third party.


Driver 2 said he was traveling north on the Maurice River Parkway and stopped at the stop sign at the intersection of Almond Road.  Driver 2 said he thought it was a four way stop and proceeded north through the intersection.  Driver 2 said as he traveled through the intersection he was surprised when Driver 1 didn't stop and he struck vehicle 1 in the driver side door.  Driver 2 did not complain of any injuries and was issued summons number 0614-VC-0011733 for failure to stop.  Driver 2's vehicle sustained heavy front end damage and was towed from the scene by JC towing. 
    

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