GoFundMe Supports Family Of Man Killed In Saturday EHT Crash

EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP, NJ — An Egg Harbor Township man was killed in a car crash early Saturday morning, leaving behind a wife and children.

But the community has rallied around the family through a GoFundMe to raise money to support them in their time of need.

Jose Costa, 37, lost control of his car in the Scullville section of Egg Harbor Township at about 12:40 a.m. on Saturday, April 2, police said. He hit a pole and was pronounced dead at the scene.

According to the GoFundMe, Costa left behind his wife Theresa, his high school sweetheart. They had four children together, ages 6, 11, 13 and 16.

Costa was an employee of Egg Harbor Township Public Works for nearly two decades, the GoFundMe said. The fundraiser was started by the wives of several public works employees to support the rest of the Costa family as they grieve.

"Jose was a loving, dedicated husband, father, son, grandson, brother and friend," they wrote on the GoFundMe.

At the time of writing on Monday, April 3, the GoFundMe was nearly halfway to its $10,000 goal.

"It is in these times of loss and sadness when you see people coming together to help one another make it through, to support the people we care for," the GoFundMe said.

You can find the GoFundMe here.

The Egg Harbor Township Police Department is currently investigating the crash. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Egg Harbor Twp. Traffic Unit at (609) 926-2661.