To the Editor:
By now many have heard about the motor vehicle accident that closed down Long Beach Boulevard for hours on Saturday, July 4.
The black pickup truck in the accident, which bears many pirate-themed embellishments, belongs to me. I’d like to explain what happened the morning of July 4 that caused an epic traffic jam, in the history of July 4ths, on Long Beach Island and all the way to the Parkway, from what I’ve heard.
That Saturday morning, I awoke early to run over to Beach Haven from my home in West Creek to help out a renter that…
July 15, 2026
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