From the Press of Atlantic City MULLICA TOWNSHIP — A lifelong township man involved in a single-vehicle accident Thursday night died at the scene, and two of his injured passengers were taken to the hospital. Police said the call came in about 9:30 p.m. for an accident at Reading and Frazier avenues in the Devonshire section of the township. The driver was John Perona, 66, of the Elwood section. His family owned Perona Brothers junkyard in the township for years, but the business closed in 1986 when the site caught fire and burned for multiple days. Perona later operated his business out of his home. Attempts to contact his family were unsuccessful. Initial crash investigation reports suggest the vehicle may have been speeding while trying to negotiate a sharp turn in the roadway, police said. The front-seat passenger, Dorian Scott, 63, of Egg Harbor City, was airlifted to AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center, City Campus in Atlantic City. Gina Yuro, 44, and Arthur Hatfield, 40, both of Elwood, were also injured in the crash. Yuro was taken to the hospital, but Hatfield refused medical attention, police said. The collision is still under investigation. Anyone with information is asked to call Mullica Township police at 609-561-7600. Staff Writer Joel Landau contributed to this report. Contact Anjalee Khemlani: 609-272-7247 AKhemlani@pressofac.com Follow @AnjKhem on Twitter

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A serious accident left one person dead and three others injured Thursday night, Police say.

According to police, The accident happened around 9:30 p.m. on Reading Avenue in the area of Frazier Avenue.  Officers arrived to find the driver, 66-year-old John Perona of Mullica Twp., dead at the scene of the crash.

Three other passengers were treated for moderate injuries. The initial results of a police investigation show that Perona may have been speeding when he tried to take a sharp turn, resulting in the accident.

The collision is being investigated by the Mullica Twp. Police Department any one that has information or is a witness to this collision is urged to contact the police department at 609-561-7600.

Single vehicle MVA on Reading Ave near Frazier Ave. Engine 16-3 responded to Lawman\'s Supply and set up a landing zone. Assisted EMS with moving patient from ambulance to helicopter. Rescue 16-2 responded to Reading Ave & 5th Ave for traffic. All units clear at 11:27pm

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30 X 40 poll barn fire. Found fire out on arrival by person on location. Recalled all other units with the exception of Station 160. Person was welding and ignited gas can that was in building. Burned ceiling tiles and insulation. Pulled down tiles and insulation checked for extension- found none. Used fan to clear smoke fron building. All Station 160 units were clear at 12:24pm

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One story single family dwelling fire in Hammonton. Tanker 16-5 responded & dumped 1 load refilled at hydrant at 8th st & So Egg Harbor Rd. returned to scene. Staged then was released. Returned to station 160 & dismissed Laureldale\'s Tanker. Engine 16-3 responded to cover Hammonton\'s Station 1. All Station 160 units were clear at 10:00am.

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Wire down from pole was energized until Electric Company arrived. All Station 160 units were clear at 7:53am