By Crash News Writer 
Winslow Township, NJ (July 27, 2025) – A construction worker lost his life Friday morning after being struck by a truck inside a highway work zone on the Atlantic City Expressway.
According to reports, the deadly incident occurred around 7:00 a.m. on July 25 in the eastbound lanes near milepost 36.5. New Jersey State Police said the driver of an attenuator truck — a vehicle designed to shield workers and motorists — was backing up to retrieve traffic cones from a closed shoulder when the truck fatally struck a worker standing behind it.
The victim, a 31-year-old man from Egg Harbor Township, died from his injuries at the scene. His identity has not yet been publicly released.
Authorities initially reported no injuries in connection with a crash at that location, later clarifying that they were referring to a separate, minor collision that happened nearby around the same time. The fatal workplace incident remains under investigation.
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PLEASE TAKE NOTICE
The information in this article is based on initial reports from local authorities and may be subject to updates as investigations continue.
- The identity of the deceased worker has not been released pending official notification of next of kin.
- Further details on the incident, including whether citations or charges will be filed, are expected as the investigation develops.
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