State Agency Director Killed After Driver Runs Light: Top 5 NJ Stories

Good evening, New Jersey Patch readers! We've assembled some of the most share-worthy stories from the state for today, just for you.

Here are the top five stories from across New Jersey:

1. A Freehold Township motorcyclist was killed Wednesday evening in a head-on crash with a minivan in Howell, the Monmouth County Prosecutor's Office said Thursday. Read More.

2. A Powerball ticket for Monday's drawing worth $1 million was sold at a Warren County convenience store, according to lottery officials and reports. Read More.

3. A South Jersey pizzeria reigns supreme as one of the best in the nation, according to an Italian pizza-ranking website. Read More.

4. Thanks to the work of the U.S. Coast Guard and a helpful good Samaritan, a mariner was rescued from a capsized sailboat in Barnegat Bay Tuesday. Read More.

5. Chadd W. Lackey, executive director of the State Commission of Investigation (SCI) was killed in a crash on Wednesday in Mercer County, officials said. Read More.