Buena Vista Township, NJ (July 7, 2025) — A tragic collision claimed the life of an 82-year-old Atlantic County man after two vehicles collided at an intersection in Buena Vista Township on Sunday evening.

According to reports, New Jersey State Police responded to the scene around 6:57 p.m. on July 6 at the intersection of County Route 671 and Chestnut Avenue. Investigators say a Tesla Model 3 failed to stop at a posted stop sign and struck a Honda Civic that was making a left turn.

The driver of the Honda Civic, identified as Stephen Field, was pronounced dead after sustaining fatal injuries in the impact. The driver of the Tesla and three passengers suffered moderate injuries and were taken to a nearby hospital for further treatment. Authorities have not released additional information about the condition of those involved or whether any charges will be filed. The crash remains under investigation as state police work to determine all contributing factors.

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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 identities of those involved in the incident have not been released pending official confirmation and notification of next of kin.
• Further details about the accident, including toxicology results and potential charges, will be shared as they become available.
• Road closures and traffic updates related to the accident scene can be found by checking with local authorities or traffic monitoring services.

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