Hammonton Woman Killed In Crash With Tractor Trailer

From the Atlantic City Press published: Sunday, February 3, 2008

A Hammonton woman was killed Saturday when her car drifted into the path of a tractor-trailer on Route 206, according to State Police.

The accident took place shortly before 10:45 a.m. in Shamong Township, Burlington County. The 69-year-old woman was heading south when her car drove into the northbound lane at milepost 8.5, police said, striking the tractor-trailer.

She was taken to Cooper University Hospital in Camden, police said, where she was later pronounced dead.

The woman's name was not released pending notification of her family, police said. The driver of the tractor-trailer was not charged.

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From the AC Press published: Monday, February 4, 2008

Police release name of woman killed in crash

SHAMONG TOWNSHIP - Authorities identified a 69-year-old woman who was killed Saturday when her car slammed into a tractor-trailer as Gloria Perone of Hammonton.

The accident occurred at 10:41 a.m. on Route 206 in Shamong Township, Burlington County. Perone was driving south when her car crossed into the northbound lane and collided with a truck driven by Hector Turcios, who was making a delivery in the area for Clean Tex Services Inc., State Police said.
"We're unsure of the reason why she crossed the roadway," said Trooper Darius Haff, of the Red Lion barracks. "She crossed over a double yellow line and struck the tractor-trailer."

Perone's identity was released by police Sunday, after her relatives were notified.

No charges were filed against Turcios, of West Orange, Essex County.

The accident remains under investigation.