Burnt Mill Road, Atco
Burnt Mill Road in Atco, NJ is known for the "Atco Ghost," the legend of a young boy who was struck and killed by a car while chasing his ball. According to the folklore, his spirit appears to people who drive down the road, especially at night, and attempt a ritual involving turning off the car and lights and then turning around after a short distance to see the ghostly boy approaching. However, the existence of the ghost and the effectiveness of the rituals are unconfirmed. The haunting is centered around a supposed ghost of a young boy who was killed on the road. The story says he was playing with a ball and ran into the street, where he was hit by a car. How to Summon the Ghost (According to Legend): Drive to Burnt Mill Road in the middle of the night. Park your car and turn off the engine and the headlights. Walk away from the spot for about 20 feet. Turn around, and you might see the spectral figure of a boy running towards you. There is no confirmation that a boy was actually killed in this way. Some believe that "ghostly" appearances may be due to moving security lights and shadows from the nearby sewage treatment plant, which can be mistaken for ghosts.