Vineland police investigate how three Millville men were killed in car crash

VINELAND - Three Millville men died Saturday morning in a one-car crash on Mays Landing Road near Panther Road, according to police.

The police Traffic Safety Unit was called to the crash scene at approximately 8:26 a.m.

Police identified the men as Ian P. Rodriguez, 23; Joquan Carter, 26; and Shamere Bryant, 24. Rodriguez was driving a 2006 BMW.

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Police say Rodriguez was headed west on Mays Landing Road at a high rate of speed. His vehicle suddenly left the roadway to the right as it approached the Panther Road intersection. The vehicle struck a utility pole, went out of control, and overturned while striking an irrigation winch on a farm field on the northwest corner of the intersection.

The two passengers were ejected. All three men were pronounced dead on scene, police said.

The investigation is ongoing and there was no updated information as of Monday. Anyone with information should contact Officer Anthony Capelli of the Traffic Safety Unit who is the lead investigator. Call (856) 691-4111, extension 4350.

Joe Smith is a N.E. Philly native transplanted to South Jersey 36 years ago, keeping an eye now on government in South Jersey. He is a former editor and current senior staff writer for The Daily Journal in Vineland, Courier-Post in Cherry Hill, and the Burlington County Times.

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This article originally appeared on Cherry Hill Courier-Post: Three Millville men killed in East Vineland crash Saturday