Ocean County, NJ, Man Charged After EHT Crash, Police Say

An Ocean County man is facing a long list of charges following a crash in Egg Harbor Township on Sunday morning.

The EHT Police Department says just before 6 AM, their officers were called to the Black Horse Pike and Venice Ave. in West Atlantic City for a report of a vehicle that crashed into a utility pole.

Crash Followed by Alleged Burglary

Officials say that the vehicle, a 2007 Honda Civic, was being driven by 24-year-old Zykyeem Jenkins of Manchester Twp., who fled from the scene on foot, leaving behind his 24-year-old passenger, who was semi-conscious with serious injuries.

According to authorities, Jenkins jumped into the bed of a pick-up truck that had stopped to check on the crash. He then "attempted to conceal himself within the bed of the pick-up truck and also attempted to steal several tools that were located in the bed of the truck."

Jenkins was quickly located, taken into custody, and brought to AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center-City Division to be treated for injuries.

The passenger of the vehicle was also taken to ARMC-City.

Black Horse Pike and Venice Avenue in West Atlantic City NJ - Photo: Google Maps

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Multiple Charges Filed

Jenkins has been charged with assault by auto, burglary to a motor vehicle, hindering apprehension, DWI, as well as multiple other motor vehicle violations.

This crash is being investigated by EHT Officers Joe Ricevuto, Kevin Brady, and Will Danz. If you witnessed this incident or have any information pertaining to it, you are asked to call (609) 926-5200.

The public is reminded that charges are accusations and all persons are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

A look back at the Mansion on Lake’s Bay / Sand Castle Restaurant and Fire and Ice Disco in West Atlantic City, NJ

Let's take a trip back in time to the summer of 2001 with the Mansion on Lake's Bay on the Black Horse Pike in West Atlantic City / Egg Harbor Township was still standing.

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Empty lots are now stores in Egg Harbor Township, NJ. Existing stores were demolished to build new ones. Roads were changed for the better -- and they put red lights around that traffic circle at the airport.

Gallery Credit: Chris Coleman

Chris Coleman, a South Jersey native, is the brand manager for WPG Talk Radio 95.5 FM and afternoon on-air personality on WPUR Cat Country 107.3 in Atlantic City, NJ. He joined the station in February 1998 and covers news, events, and stories of interest across Southern New Jersey for Townsquare Media. Story tips: chris.coleman@townsquaremedia.com