Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey, Police Involved Car Crash

Frederick Spano, Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey Chief of Police has confirmed the news of a police officer involved — pedestrian car crash on Ocean Heights Avenue, Egg Harbor Township.

According To Egg Harbor Township Police Chief Frederick Spano

On Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at approximately 8:41 pm, a motor vehicle/pedestrian crash occurred on Ocean Heights Avenue, between Zion and Steelmanville Roads. William Hirst, a 55-year-old male of Egg Harbor Township, was struck by an Egg Harbor Township Police vehicle being operated by Officer Alexandros Doukopoulos. Officer Doukopoulos rendered immediate first-aid to Hirst until EMS and Paramedics arrived. Hirst was transported to AtlanticCare Regional Medical Center, Atlantic City Campus, for advanced medical care, said Chief Spano.

Additional Car Crash Details

Spano has also confirmed that the crash is being investigated by the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office.

Consequently, Spano has referred any further inquiry for information about the crash — should be directed to the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office.

The Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office is involved because the car crash involves a sworn Egg Harbor Township Police Officer.

About Frederick Spano, Egg Harbor Township Chief of Police

Chief Frederick Spano is a 28-year veteran of the Egg Harbor Township Police Department, where he has served with distinction since 1998.

Spano became Chief of Police in April 2023. He is a 2018 graduate of the prestigious FBI National Academy, as a member of Session 274.

Spano has a master's degree from Fairleigh Dickinson University and he has extensive experience in criminal investigations, SWAT operations and overall police leadership and operations.