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New York driver accused of crashing through fence of Atlantic City Boardwalk

The driver crossed onto the Boardwalk near Belmont Avenue before veering off the boards and into the sand

Pedro Carmona

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Oct 17, 2026, 10:17 AM

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A New York driver was arrested after driving a vehicle onto the Atlantic City Boardwalk, crashing through fencing, and ending up stranded in the coastal dunes.

The incident occurred on Friday at approximately 12:55 p.m. According to city officials, the driver crossed onto the Boardwalk near Belmont Avenue before veering off the boards and into the sand.

Railings and fencing at the location sustained damage, but no injuries were reported.

The driver was taken into custody at the scene and faces multiple motor vehicle charges, including driving under the influence, reckless and careless driving, leaving the scene of an accident, failure to report an accident, refusing to submit to a breath test and operating an unregistered vehicle with a suspended registration.

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