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Fatal Collision Unit
(609) 909-7667
Atlantic County roadways are comprised of municipal and county roads, and state and interstate highways. Atlantic County also supports a high speed passenger rail line as well as ocean, river and intercoastal waterways, that attract receational boaters. These roads, railways and waterways are patrolled by state, municipal and transit police departments. These agencies are charged with the initial investigation of traffic collisions. 
In view of the serious consequences of traffic collisions that involve serious injuries and fatalities, the Atlantic County Prosecutor created a Fatal Collision Investigations Unit to respond to and coordinate these investigations and prosecutions. The duties involved in investigating traffic collisions include emergency response, scene protection and preservation, evidence identification and collection, witness identification and interviews. The mission of this unit is to conduct a thorough investigation of cases to ensure a successful prosecution of those who commit crimes by operating a vehicle or vessel in a reckless manner.
In order to achieve its mission, the unit combines the more traditional criminal investigation techinques with the science of collision reconstruction, laser crime scene documentation and computer-aided diagraming.
