GALLOWAY TOWNSHIP, Atlantic County, N.J., Oct. 25, 2026 — A 69-year-old Galloway Township woman died Sunday morning, October 25, after a deer struck by another vehicle was thrown into her car on Moss Mill Road, according to the Galloway Township Police Department.
The crash happened around 8:35 a.m. near the intersection with Frankfurt Avenue, police said. A 30-year-old man driving a 2000 Honda sedan eastbound reportedly struck a deer, and the impact sent the animal into a 2021 Kia wagon traveling nearby.
The woman driving the Kia suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene, authorities said. Her name has not been released. The man driving the Honda was not reported injured.
The department's Traffic Safety Unit is investigating. Officer K. Reyes, badge #125, is asking anyone who witnessed the crash or has relevant information to call 609-652-3705.
Our thoughts are with the family and loved ones of the person who died.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does speed affect whether a crash is survivable? Yes. Lower speeds give drivers more time to react and reduce the force involved in a collision, which generally lowers the chance of serious or fatal injury.
Why does wearing a seat belt matter so much? A seat belt keeps an occupant from being thrown against the interior of the vehicle or ejected, which are common causes of serious injury in sudden-impact crashes like animal strikes.
How do police investigate a fatal crash like this one? Investigators typically examine the scene, vehicle damage, and witness accounts to reconstruct how the collision occurred before determining whether any citations apply.
What to Do After a Deer-Related Crash in Galloway Township, NJ
If you're involved in a crash caused by a deer or other animal entering the road, try to move to a safe spot if your vehicle is drivable and call 911 right away. Even if injuries seem minor at first, adrenaline can mask pain, so it's worth getting checked by a medical professional afterward. Take photos of the vehicles and the scene if you're able, and get contact information from any witnesses nearby. Remember to file a police report even in cases that feel minor, since it creates an official record of what happened. Reach out to your insurance company promptly, and give yourself time to process the event, a sudden animal strike can be startling even when no one is seriously hurt.
