By: Najla Alexander
Authorities in Atlantic County announced that Gary Battisti, 71, from Egg Harbor Township, was charged with second-degree vehicular homicide based on his involvement in a motor vehicle crash in May of this year.
Atlantic County officials said that on May 17, at approximately 2:20 p.m., Battisti was involved in a motor vehicle crash on Delaware Avenue in Egg Harbor Township.
Battisti’s vehicle struck a pedestrian, ACPO officials say. 
ACPO officials stated the pedestrian, M.M. (13 y/o male from Pleasantville), was pronounced deceased at the hospital as a result of the injuries he sustained.
Subsequent investigation revealed Battisti was traveling at an excessive speed at the time of the crash, Atlantic County authorities said.
Anyone with information regarding serious crimes are asked to contact the Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office at 609-909-7800 or go to the Prosecutor’s Office Website at ACPO. Tips and provide information by filling out the form anonymously on the Submit a Tip page.