Fatal Car Crash In Mays Landing, New Jersey [Exclusive Photos]

We have confirmed that a fatal car crash has occurred in Hamilton Township, (Mays Landing, Atlantic County), New Jersey on Saturday, August 22, 2026 at approximately 7:40 a.m.

The fatal head-on crash — involving a luxury SUV and a sedan — occurred on Route 50.

Don Purdy wrote the following comments on a post written by former Hamilton Township Mayor John Sacchinelli as follows:

Don Purdy Facebook comment.

The details that I am willing to release are a scant few at this time. This is a developing story and we will provide comments from the Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office (which I have requested for in writing) immediately upon receipt.

This much, I will say … the details surrounding these fatalities are tragic and disturbing in nature and this fatal crash should have never happened.

We have an eye witness who was on the scene this morning and below are exclusive photos that we can share at this time.

Multiple Law Enforcement Agencies Are Working This Incident

Hamilton Township Police Department.

Egg Harbor Township Police Department photo.

Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office photo.

The Hamilton Township Police Department, along with mutual aid from:

• Egg Harbor Township Police Department.
• Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office.

When There Is A Homicide Or Other Causes Of Fatalities In Atlantic County

Will Reynolds photo.

it is the Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office that takes the lead position during such investigations, involving a death(s). And, the Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office involves the New Jersey Attorney General’s Office when and where they deem necessary.

Photos From Today’s Fatal Incident

Harry Hurley photo.

Harry Hurley photo.

Harry Hurley photo.

Harry Hurley photo.

Harry Hurley photo.

Harry Hurley photo.

Harry Hurley photo.

Harry Hurley photo.

Harry Hurley photo.

I Have E-Mailed The Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office

I have requested any public information that they can release to the public.

The Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office is always very transparent and prompt about releasing information to the public.

I have a source who was on the scene of today’s fatal incident. I am holding back from reporting any of the details that have been shared with me until the Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office releases their initial public comments.

Developing.

Here Are The First Comments From The Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office

Here is the link.

Read More: Prosecutor’s First Comments About Mays Landing, NJ, Fatal Crash