Pleasantville, NJ (July 8, 2025) – A car accident in Pleasantville on Sunday, July 6, ended in a fatality. The fatal crash took place on the Atlantic City Expressway early that morning at around 4:27 a.m. Officials were en route after a report of an alleged wrong-way crash when they learned that a black Infiniti crashed into a concrete barrier near mile marker 4.1.
Emergency crews were quickly dispatched to the scene to provide aid. The driver of the Infiniti, 23-year-old Diana Barrios-Ortiz of Bridgeton, was hurt and treated for sustained injuries. A passenger in the vehicle, 24-year-old David Salas, suffered fatal injuries and was later pronounced dead. The area was temporarily closed as local authorities were present. No further information on the fatal accident is currently available. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the crash is being managed by local law enforcement officials.
We would like to offer our heartfelt sympathies to the family of the deceased victim at this time. Our thoughts are also with the injured victim and their family in hopes of a full recovery.
Fatal Car Accidents in New Jersey
A severe car accident can happen at almost any time. The roads are dangerous for New Jersey residents, and statistics show that car accidents are the leading cause of death and serious injury in the state.
More than 250,000 auto accidents take place on the state’s roads each year, resulting in nearly 55,000 injuries and hundreds of fatalities. Speeding, driver distraction, and general negligence play common roles in serious collisions across the Garden State.
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