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Atlantic City Expressway Wrong-Way Accident Kills Two PA Men and One NJ Man

By Paul Napoli

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December 3, 2009

An accident early Wednesday morning on the Atlantic City Expressway has left three men dead.

New Jersey State Police said a Volkswagen GTI, driven westbound on the expressway by Michael Pitoscia, 21, of Williamstown, crossed the grass median at mile marker 31.9 about 5 a.m. and traveled the wrong way in the eastbound lanes for about three-tenths of a mile. Pitoscia's car then struck a Ford Escort driven by James Murphy, 45, of Brookhaven, PA and carrying passenger Joseph Cava, 55, of Philadelphia, PA near the interchange for Winslow-Williamstown Road.

Police said the fire companies and emergency medical personnel from both towns of Hammonton and Winslow responded to the scene, along with and paramedics from AtlantiCare.

James Murphy was pronounced dead at the scene. SouthStar helicopter airlifted Joseph Cava and Michael Pitoscia to Cooper University Hospital in Camden, where both later died, police said.

The Atlantic City Expressway was closed between Exits 33 and 31 while the accident scene was cleared and reopened by 8:30 a.m.

The accident remains under investigation, New Jersey State Police ask anyone with information to call 609-965-7200.

If you or loved one has been injured or a loved one killed in an auto accident, Napoli Bern Ripka LLP has the experience and knowledge needed to successfully handle your auto accident case. Contact us immediately after an auto accident and we will discuss the situation with you and come up with a plan of action to help you get compensation for your injuries, property damage or a loved one's wrongful death. Call 1-888-529-4669 today to discuss your case and find out the best course of action to ensure that you get the compensation you deserve.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Paul Napoli

Full post as published by New York City Personal Injury Lawyer on December 03, 2009 (boomark / email).