Woman Dies After Hamilton Township ATV Crash, Driver Arrested
Hamilton Township, N.J. — A Mays Landing woman is dead, and another person was seriously injured after an ATV struck a fallen tree on Columbia Road early Saturday morning, ejecting all four occupants. Authorities said none of the four people involved was wearing a helmet. The Hamilton Township Police Department said 37-year-old Alaina Huepfel of Mays Landing and 56-year-old Shelly Cassel of Mays Landing were seriously injured in the 2:53 AM crash. Both were transported to AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center in Atlantic City. Huepfel died Sunday from her injuries. According to the department, 62-year-old Leon Cassel of Mays Landing was operating a Honda FourTrax 4x4 northbound on Columbia Road with three passengers, Huepfel, Shelly Cassel, and 36-year-old Brian Beals of Egg Harbor City. The ATV struck a tree that had fallen across the roadway just north of Oak Street. The impact ejected all four occupants. Shelly Cassel sustained serious injuries and was transported to ARMC-City. No other injuries were reported. Mays Landing Man Pleads Guilty After 950 Heroin Folds Found Leon Cassel was arrested for operating under the influence of alcohol and related motor vehicle offenses. Additional charges are pending as the investigation continues. The Hamilton Township Rescue Squad, AtlantiCare Paramedics, and the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office assisted on scene. The public is reminded that charges are accusations and all persons are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Chris Coleman is a South Jersey native and has been a cornerstone of the Atlantic City radio market since 1998. He serves as Brand Manager for WPG Talk Radio 95.5 and afternoon on-air personality for Cat Country 107.3. A five-time President's Circle award winner and Townsquare Media's 2024 Content Creator of the Year, Chris covers news, events, and stories of interest across Southern New Jersey. Story tips: chris.coleman@townsquaremedia.com
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