MVA-Car rear ended other, fluid on road, cut battery

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HAMMONTON - An early morning accident took the life of a Medford man who was a local businessman.

The single car accident happened around 5:45 this morning near Farmer John's Market on Nesco Road.

Police arrived to find the driver, 60 year old Bradley Haber had died at the scene.

The Cadillac CTS Haber was driving was off the road and in the trees.

A small dog was also in the vehicle and injured in the accident.

The caused of the crash is still unknown at this time, anyone who may have witnessed the accident is asked to contact Mullica Twp. Police at (609) 561-7600.

Haber's company, "Brad Haber Homes" is currently building a new neighborhood in Egg Harbor City.

 

Station 160 was request for their Rescue 16-2 to respond to Nesco for a extraction assignment. Upon arrival, R16-2 assisted Police with traffic and stood-by for medical examiner. Once medical examiner arrived, R16-2 removed driver side door. No further action was taken and Station 160 cleared scene without incident.

One Atlantic County Fire Department has been awarded a grant to help continue support their efforts to protect the community they serve. 

Congressman Frank LoBiondo announced on Thursday that the Bargaintown Volunteer Fire Company will be awarded over $21,000 in federal funding.

“Day in and day out, the men and women of our fire and rescue units are the first responders to emergency events in our communities...These are challenging economic times and our first responders are being asked to do more with less. Bargaintown Volunteer Fire Company #2 has previously demonstrated its wise use of federal funds to protect the residents of Egg Harbor Township. I recognize the need for this assistance and will continue to support critical programs like AFG,” said LoBiondo.

The Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program awards grants directly to fire departments and emergency services to support their efforts to protect the communities they serve.

The competitive grant is used to obtain new equipment, protective gear, training, and other necessities. 

123 organizations in the 2nd Congressional district have been awarded more than $22 million since the program began in 2001. 

Received a call for an MVA with roll over. Upon arrival, the patient was out of the vehicle and receiving care from the EMTs. Provided traffic assistance during vehicle removal. Once the vehicle was uprighted, the battery cables were cut.

A cigarette caused a quickly moving fire last week that destroyed a home, shed and car, also damaging three other homes, Hamilton Township police said Tuesday, in ruling it accidental.