Traffic Unit Press Release:

Location: W Landis Ave/S Orchard Rd

Date: 9/13/2016

Incident: Collision

D1: Daryl Wynder, 8/22/1995, S East Ave, Bridgeton NJ

D2: Christian Perez-Matias, 8/18/1993, S Third St, Vineland, NJ

D3: James Massey, 1/13/1964, Rainbow Ter, Pittsgrove, NJ

Driver 1 stated he stopped at the intersection of W Landis Ave and N Orchard Rd waiting for traffic to be clear to turn left (north) onto N Orchard Rd from W Landis Rd.  Driver 1 stated the intersection was clear and the light began to turn from green to yellow when he began to make the turn.  Driver 1 stated once he began the turn vehicle 2 "came out of no where" striking his vehicle.  Driver 2 stated he was traveling west on W Landis Ave approaching the intersection with N Orchard Rd.  Driver 2 stated the light was green as he entered the intersection when vehicle 1 suddenly turned in front of him causing the collision.  Driver 3 stated he was waiting on the red light at the intersection of N Orchard and W Landis.  Driver 3 stated he observed vehicle 1 turn in front of vehicle 2 causing the initial collision.  Driver 3 stated the impact from that collision caused vehicle 1 to strike his vehicle.

Driver 2 was transported to Inspira for minor abrasions to his wrists from the airbags.  Drivers 1 had no visible signs of injury or complaints of pain.  Driver 3 stated the impact from the collision caused some dirt to get into his eyes, but he declined medical treatment at the scene.

Damage to vehicle 1 & 2 was major.  Damage to vehicle 3 was moderate.

There were no summons issued.

Driver 2 & 3 were advised of their options for complaint action at the Vineland Municipal Court.

Location: N Main Rd/E Park Ave

Date: 9/14/2016

Incident: Collision

D1: Shereth Williams. 4/12/1976, Nottingham Dr, Vineland NJ

D2: Melanie Rousseau, 3/22/1999, Shingle Oak Dr, Voorhees, NJ 08043

On 09/14/2016 I was dispatched to the area of North Main Road and East Park Avenue for a two vehicle collision with no reported injuries.  Prior to my arrival dispatch advised one of the vehicles (Vehicle #2, NJ HU1716) left the scene travelling west on Park Avenue. 

Upon my arrival I spoke to Driver #1 who stated the following: Driver #1 explained she was stopped at the red light in the south bound lane on North Main Road. Driver #1 informed me that while she was stopped, she was struck by Vehicle #2 in the rear.  Driver #1 advised after she was struck, she exited the vehicle and spoke with Driver #2.  Driver #1 stated Driver #2 explained there was no significant damage, and the police did not need to be involved.  Driver #1 said she got back into her vehicle, made a right turn, and began travelling west on Park Avenue when she discovered there was an issue with her vehicle.  Driver #1 advised she was able to obtain Driver #2's "tag" number as it traveled past her, and she contacted this department.  Driver #1 had a complaint of pain to her neck, but declined medical attention.  The occupants inside vehicle #1 did not have a complaint of pain.  

Note: Driver #1 described Driver #2 as a white male approximately twenty years of age.     

Vehicle #1 had very minor damage to the rear bumper and was driven from the scene by the driver. Note: there was a scratch mark on the rear bumper of vehicle #1, but Driver #1 stated it was "old" damage". 

Note:  While utilizing the Pro Phoenix "in-house" record system, it was discovered vehicle #2 was registered to Marc Rousseau of 10 Shingle Oak Drive, Voorhees, NJ, 08043. I was unable to locate a contact number for Marc, and I contacted the Voorhees Police Department to respond to the residence to locate Marc.  It should also be noted that Driver #1 described Driver #2 as a white male approximately twenty years of age, and Marc Rousseau is Sixty One years of age.  At the time of this report, Voorhees Police Department has not contacted me with any further information. 

On 09/16/2016 I was contacted by Voorhees Police Officer Macchili who informed me he spoke with Melanie Rousseau (Driver #2).  Officer Macchili informed me he observed a SUV with a license plate bearing (NJ HU1716) in the driveway of the registered owners residence.  Officer Macchili said while observing the SUV, he did not observe any significant damage on the vehicle.  Officer Macchili provided me with Driver #2's contact information, and I contacted Driver #2 who stated the following: Driver #2 explained on 09/14/2016 she was stopped at an unknown intersection in Vineland, NJ.  Note: Driver #2 said she does not reside in Vineland and she was unfamiliar with the roads. 

Driver #2 advised she was at a complete stop behind Vehicle #1, and Vehicle #1 was also at a complete stop because the traffic signal was red.  Driver #2 said while stopped, Driver #1 exited the vehicle and looked at Vehicle #1 and Vehicle #2.  Driver #2 stated she did not hit Vehicle #1 and she did not know why Driver #1 was looking at both vehicles.  Driver #2 advised Driver #1 got back into Vehicle #1, then made a right on to Park Avenue.  Driver #2 said she also turned on to Park Avenue, and noticed Vehicle #1 pulled over to the shoulder of the roadway, and the hazard lights were on.  Driver #2 advised she continued past Vehicle #1, because she did not believe she was involved in a collision. 

While speaking with Driver #2 she stated there was no damage to her vehicle, and she did not sustain any injuries.  Driver #2 informed me she was the only occupant inside her vehicle, and stated there was two small children inside vehicle #1 at the time of the incident. Driver #2 provided me with the necessary information to complete this collision investigation.

No Summonses issued

Location: E Butler Ave/S Lincoln Ave

Date: 9/17/2016

Incident: Collision

D1: Andrew Hawthorne 10/17/1998, E Forest Grove Rd, Vineland NJ

D2: Toni Reider, 9/12/1968, Fir Lane, Mays Landing NJ

Driver of vehicle #2 stated she was stopped at the stop sign on E Butler Avenue and Lincoln Avenue when vehicle #1 struck her from behind.

Driver of vehicle #1 stated he was driving east on E Butler Avenue and was approaching the stop sign at S Lincoln Avenue. He stated he misjudged his distance and to vehicle #2 and struck her rear end. 

Vehicle #2 sustained minor damage to the trunk area and rear bumper. Vehicle #1 had damage to the front bumper of his vehicle which caused the front license plate to fall off.  

No complaint of pain to either driver.

Location: 2321 Industrial Way

Date: 9/15/2016

Incident: Collision

D1: Ranjit Singh, 5/15/1961, Rabbit Run Rd, Sewell NJ

The driver of vehicle number one stated, he does not believe that his trailer collided with vehicle number two. 

The driver of vehicle number two stated while his vehicle was parked, vehicle number one entered the parking lot and collided with the front of his vehicle.

 At the time of my arrival there were no visible signs of injuries and no complaint of pain. Both driver refused medical attention.

 Vehicle number one sustained minor to no damage and was left at the scene. Vehicle number two sustain minor damage to the front and was also left at the scene.

 Due to the collision occurring on private property, the minimal amount of damage, and no one being injured, this collision was deemed non-reportable so no summonses were issued at this time.

Vehicle #2 is insured by Federal Motor Carriers Safety Administration, 400 7th St. S.W, Washington, DC 20590, telephone number 800-897-1836 and policy number MC124679

Location: Sheridan Ave/ SE Boulevard

Date: 9/19/2016

Incident: Collision

D1: Maurice Garton, 6/10/1987, Route 47, Port Elizabeth NJ

D2: Gregory Capazzi, 8/28/1988, Southeast Blvd, Vineland NJ

Driver 1 stated he was traveling West on Sheridan Ave and went to turn right onto the Boulevard and his car slid on the wet roads. Driver 1 was not injured as a result of the collision. Driver 1 was issued summons VC 7340 for careless driving as well as E ticket E16 2267 and 2268 for expired registration and bald tires (rear tires).

Driver 2 stated he was traveling South on the SE Boulevard and was slowing down to turn left onto Sheridan Ave when vehicle 1 slid around the corner and struck the front of his truck. Driver 2 stated he was not injured as a result of the collision. Due to extensive front end damage, vehicle 2 was towed from the scene by Rulyn's.

Location: E Walnut Rd/Southeast Blvd

Date: 9/19/2016

Case: 16-58577

Incident: Collision

D1: Angel Robles, 6/18/1982, Coral Ave, Bridgeton NJ

D2: Brandon Venturi, 5/10/1983, Northeast Boulevard, Vineland NJ

Driver 1 said he was traveling south on the SE Blvd and attempted to turn right (west) onto Walnut Road but due to the wet roadway his vehicle slid and struck Driver 2's vehicle in the front driver side fender.  Driver 1 did not claim any injuries as a result of this incident and his vehicle sustained minor front end damage and was driven from the scene.

Driver 2 said that he was stopped at the yield sign on Walnut Road and the SE Blvd when Driver 1's vehicle slid into the front fender of his vehicle.  Driver 2 did not complain of any injuries and his vehicle was towed from the scene by Good Fellas towing, who was contacted by the owner of the vehicle.  Driver 2's vehicle sustained minor damage to the front fender however it rendered it disabled.   

Location: W Wood St/N Third St

Date: 9/19/2016

Case: 16-58580

Incident: Collision

D1: Jessica Carter, 1/11/1982, E Walnut Rd, Vineland NJ

D2: Shaquana Brown, 12/02/1993, Cottage Ave, Bridgeton NJ

 Driver 1 stated she was stopped at the stop sign, north bound at Third St/Wood Street with the vehicle's yellow flashing overhead lights on.  She stated she didn't see any opposing traffic therefore she entered the intersection and then stopped a short distance away to drop off her passengers, switching the flashing yellow lights to flashing red lights.  She stated as all of the occupants were getting up from their seats Vehicle 2 crashed into the rear of her vehicle.  Driver 1 was issued summons 0614-VC-12653 for Failure to Yield ROW at Intersections, 39:4-90, with an appearance before the Vineland Municipal Court.

    NOTE:  Vehicle 1 is a 2012 IC School Bus yellow color with flashing lights visible from the front and rear of the vehicle with a red stop arm that protrudes from the drivers side when the vehicle is stopped and the red lights are flashing.  

    Driver 2 stated she was west on Wood Street approaching Third Street when Vehicle 1 entered the intersection in front of her and then quickly stopped.  She stated she attempted to stop however was unable to and crashed into the rear of Vehicle 1.  While speaking to Driver 2 at her vehicle I noticed that her vehicle inspection sticker appeared to be fraudulent.  The silver reflective tape on the bottom of the sticker was missing in several locations and the month indicator showing "4" was a thinner size then I've seen on many other stickers.  I had dispatch check the DMV/MVC data base for an "inspection inquiry" and learned that according to the database the vehicle had never been through NJ MVC inspection under the registration displayed.  I removed the sticker from the window, it easily pulled off, and saw that the "4" had been taped on the sticker with clear tape and the edges of the white paper displaying the "4" were not cut evenly.  
    
    The sticker was tagged and turned into the ID Section of the VPD as evidence.  Driver 2 was issued summonses 0614-VC-12651 for Failure to Inspect, 39:8-1 and 0614-VC-12652 for Fraudulently Obtaining an Inspection Sticker, 39:8-9c both with court appearances before the Vineland Municipal Court.

Location: N Delsea Dr/W Park Ave

Date: 9/19/2016

Case: 16-58516

Incident: Collision

D1: Megan Moore, 2/17/1996, Cooper St, Millville NJ

D2: Joshua Carrasquillo, 5/18/1992, Oak Lane, Vineland NJ

Driver 1 said she was traveling north on Delsea Drive when the vehicle in front of her suddenly executed a right turn.  Driver 1 said she braked while the car in front of her turned at which time she was struck from behind by Driver 2.  Driver 1's vehicle sustained minor damage to the back bumper and was driven from the scene.  Driver 1 did not claim any injuries as a result of this incident.

Driver 2 said he was traveling north on Delsea Drive behind Driver 1 when she stopped suddenly.  Driver 2 said he tried to avoid striking Driver 1 by swerving towards the center of the roadway but due to the rain and wet road conditions was unable to avoid the collision.  Driver 2 did not complain of any injuries as a result of this incident nor was he issued any summons.  Driver 2 drove his vehicle from the scene as it sustained minor front end damage. 

Location: Elm Rd/S Orchard Rd

Date: 9/19/2016

Case: 16-58592

Incident: Collision

D1: Tammy Wagner-Garrett, 3/13/1961, N Mill Rd, Vineland NJ

D2: Johnathan Ramos, 9/30/1986, E Weymouth Rd, Vineland NJ

Driver #1 stated she was stopped in the east lane of Elm Rd at the intersection of South Orchard Rd, for the stop sign.  Driver #1 said while checking the intersection for traffic her vehicle was struck from behind by vehicle #2.

Driver #2 stated he was traveling east on Elm Rd towards the intersection of South Orchard Rd.  Driver #2 said he began slowing down as he approached the intersection when he attempted to stop behind vehicle #1.  Driver #2 said while stopping his vehicle slid on the wet pavement and struck the rear of vehicle #1.

No visible damage was observed on either vehicle involved in the collision.

At the scene driver #1 said her neck felt “stiff” as a result of the collision.  Vineland EMS arrived however she refused any further medical treatment.  Driver #2 and his passenger both stated they were not injured and refused medical treatment.

No witnesses to the collision were located and no summonses were issued at the scene.

Location: N Delsea Dr/Brown Rd

Date: 9/21/2016

Case: 16-58971

Incident: Collision

D1: Raymond Buckler, M-32, Landis Avenue, Bridgeton, NJ

D2: Kiyoe Mori, F-59, Federal Ct., Galloway NJ

Driver # 1 stated he was south bound on South Delsea Drive, approaching Brown Road, following behind vehicle # 2.  Driver # 1 said he observed vehicle # 2 slowdown in traffic for a vehicle waiting to turn onto brown Road, at which time he unsuccessfully attempted to slow down and stop for traffic as well, striking into the rear of vehicle # 2.

Driver # 2 sated she was stopped in traffic on the south bound lane of North Delsea Drive for a vehicle in front of her waiting to make a left turn onto Brown Road.  Driver # 2 said that it was when she stopped for traffic her vehicle was struck in the rear by vehicle # 1. 

Investigation revealed that Driver # 1 failure to maintain control of his vehicle was the cause of this crash.  Driver # 1 was issued summons # 0614 E16 002289 for careless driving (39:4-97).  No reported injuries were made by either party involved in this incident.

Alert sent on 09/30/2016 at 9:35AM EDT

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