Driver Killed In Route 49 Crash In South Jersey (Update)
A 72-year-old driver from Florida was killed in a crash along Route 49 in Atlantic County, authorities said.
Troopers responded to the crash at about 8 a.m. on Wednesday, July 31, on Route 49 West at milepost 49 in Estell Manor, according to New Jersey State Police spokesman Sgt. Charles Marchan.
Based on a preliminary investigation, Mark Jones of Cape Coral, FL, was driving a Ford Escape when it traveled off the road and struck a tree, Marchan said.
As a result of the crash, Jones sustained fatal injuries, he said.
The crash remains under investigation.
All lanes of Roiute 49 were close…
Winners: Mega Millions Lottery Players Take Home $40K, $10K In South Jersey
Two Mega Millions lottery players were winners in South Jersey.
The prizes were worth $40,000 and $10,000 from the Tuesday, July 2 drawing, state officials said.
The winning numbers were: 4, 8, 19, 31, 45 and 11. The Megaplier was 4x.
The retailer that sold the $40,000 winning Mega Million ticket was Traders Variety, E 1951 N. Black Horse Pike in Williamstown, Gloucester County.
The retailer that sold the $10,000 Mega Million was Holly City Deli and Cold Cuts, 605 N 10th St. in Millville, Cumberland County.
South Jersey Man, 58, Gets Prison For Sexually Assaulting 5 Girls Under Age Of 13: Prosecutor
A 58-year-old man from Vineland was sentenced to 10 years in New Jersey State Prison for sexually assaulting five girls under the age of 13 over a 10-year period, authorities said.
Jesus Figueroa was sentenced on Friday, June 28, according to Cumberland County Prosecutor Jennifer Webb-McRae.
Figueroa must serve a minimum of 85% of the 10 years before being considered eligible for parole, she said. Upon release, he will be required to register as a sex offender under Megan’s Law and be subject to parole supervision for life.
On Sept. 8, 2022, Figueroa, was charged w…
