Driver Killed in Hamilton Township Car Accident
Police identified the driver as Giana Fortson, 23, of Mays Landing, who died in a crash on Route 40 on Sunday morning.
Giana Fortson, 23, of Mays Landing, was killed in a car crash at Route 40 and Strand Avenue in Hamilton Township on November 8, according to police.
What Happened on Route 40 in Hamilton
The crash happened Sunday morning on Route 40. Police said officers responded to the area at about 6:18 a.m. Police said Fortson was headed west in a 2008 Toyota Scion when it hit the back of a 2025 Nissan Versa. The Nissan's driver was a 20-year-old woman from Pleasantville, and her car also left the road and came to rest in a yard along the road's eastbound side.
After the impact, Fortson's car veered off the pavement and hit a tree. Police said she died at the scene. No one else was in her vehicle, and police reported no other injuries.
Where the Route 40 Investigation Stands
Investigators kept Route 40 shut for roughly four hours as they worked the scene. Hamilton's rescue squad, AtlantiCare paramedics, the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office and the state Department of Transportation all helped at the scene. Police said the crash remains under investigation. Police asked anyone who witnessed the crash to call 609-625-2700. No charges have been announced.
It is common for police to hold off on naming the people involved in a crash until relatives have been notified. Names may be released a day or two later, or sometimes not at all.
Andrew Finkelstein· Jacoby & MeyersFrom an earlier interview. General commentary, not about this crash, and not legal advice. The contributor may not be licensed in your state.Sources
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