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5-Car Crash Leaves Two Injured On Route 80 In Parsippany: State Police 5-Car Crash Leaves Two Injured On Route 80 In Parsippany: State Police
5-Car Crash Leaves Two Injured On Route 80 In Parsippany: State Police Two people were injured in a five vehicle crash involving multiple means of transportation on I-80 in Morris County the early morning of Friday, April 19, authorities said. At 1:03 a.m., a crash occurred between a  Toyota passenger vehicle, Harley Davidson motorcycle, Ford SUV, Ford pickup truck and a tractor-trailer on Route 80 West in Parsippany-Troy Hills Township, Jeffrey Lebron, a spokesman for the New Jersey State Police said. The drivers of the Ford SUV and Harley Davidson sustained moderate injuries and were transported to an area hospital, Lebron said, The crash remains u…
Irvington Woman Fatally Struck By Truck On Route 80: NJSP Irvington Woman Fatally Struck By Truck On Route 80: NJSP
Irvington Woman Fatally Struck By Truck On Route 80: Njsp A 27-year-old Irvington woman was fatally struck by a truck while she was standing by her disabled vehicle on the shoulder on Route 80 in Warren County on the morning of Monday, April 8, authorities said. At 8:21 a.m., a Honda was parked and disabled on the right shoulder of I-80 in Hardwick Township when a tractor trailer traveling east struck Valdaishi Simpkins, Jeffrey Lebron, a spokesman for the New Jersey State Police said. Simpkins sustained fatal injuries, Lebron said. The crash remains under investigation, Lebron said
Truck Bursts Into Flames On I-80: Allamuchy FD Truck Bursts Into Flames On I-80: Allamuchy FD
Truck Bursts Into Flames On I-80: Allamuchy FD A truck fire sent smoke billowing into the sky on I-80 in Warren County on Sunday, April 7, authorities said. At 11:30 a.m., first responders arrived tat I-80 West by Exit 19 and confirmed the fire, the Allamuchy Fire Department said in a release.  Firefighters were able to quickly extinguish the blaze, bringing it under control within minutes, fire officials said. Firefighters remained on scene until 12:30 p.m., fire officials said. There were no reports of any injuries.
Wintry Mix To Become All Snow In Parts Of PA, MD: Here's The Timing Wintry Mix To Become All Snow In Parts Of PA, MD: Here's The Timing
Wintry Mix To Become All Snow In Parts Of PA, MD: Here's The Timing Wintry weather will become snow in parts of Pennsylvania and northern Maryland Tuesday, Dec. 5, the National Weather Service says. The Alberta Clipper formed in the Midwest on Monday, Dec. 4, and will exit over the mid-Atlantic on Tuesday night, Dec. 5, AccuWeather reports. According to the NWS' Pittsburgh station, a wintry mix is expected sometime later this morning and through the afternoon, before all precipitation turns to snow. The most likely areas for the mix would be south of I-80, while further south, say south of I-70, the precipitation may change to all rain for a time this afte…
Pre-Thanksgiving Storm To Cause 'Miserable' Travel Conditions: Here's The Latest Pre-Thanksgiving Storm To Cause 'Miserable' Travel Conditions: Here's The Latest
Pre-Thanksgiving Storm To Cause 'Miserable' Travel Conditions: Here's The Latest Forecasters are urging Thanksgiving travelers to allow for extra time in this year's trip due to a pre-Thanksgiving storm creeping in on the mid-Atlantic and Northeast. Up to three inches of rain are expected to fall along areas up and down the East Coast, beginning anywhere between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 21, according to the National Weather Service.  Good evening! Overall, there hasn't been too much change with the forecast for the system still due to affect the area... Posted by US National Weather Service Philadelphia/Mount Holly on Monday, November 20, 2023 Temps will…
Police Release New Details, Offer Reward In Williamsport Teen's Murder Police Release New Details, Offer Reward In Williamsport Teen's Murder
Police Release New Details, Offer Reward In Williamsport Teen's Murder Authorities are shedding more light on the apparent murder of 19-year-old Kevin Cagle.  The Williamsport-area resident was found dead along I-80 near Mexico and Creek roads in Liberty Township late on Friday, Oct. 13, state police previously said. The Montour County Coroner's Office said he died by homicide but did not describe the cause of death.  Now, authorities say Cagle was shot in the chest while still in Williamsport and then driven to Montour County where his remains were discarded. Investigators believe he was killed on or after Wednesday, Oct. 11.  The body w…
Tractor-Trailer Overturns, Injuring Driver And Scattering Debris Across Route 80 Tractor-Trailer Overturns, Injuring Driver And Scattering Debris Across Route 80
Tractor-Trailer Overturns, Injuring Driver And Scattering Debris Across Route 80 A tractor-trailer overturned and scattered debris across Route 80, injuring the driver and causing an hours-long closure on Tuesday night, Sept. 5, authorities said. The crash occurred on the eastbound side near milepost 0.6 in Knowlton around 8:15 p.m., SFC Philip Curry told Daily Voice. The Knowlton Township Fire and Rescue Co. responded a short time later: HAPPENING NOW: RAMP CLOSURE Rt. 46 WB ramp to I-80 WB (between Portland Bridge exit and I-80 overpass) due to a rolled over tractor trailer. Expect this ramp to be closed all night for cleanup. Posted by Knowlton Twp. Fire and Re…
Crash With Injuries Closes Portion Of Route 287 In Parsippany Crash With Injuries Closes Portion Of Route 287 In Parsippany
Crash With Injuries Closes Portion Of Route 287 In Parsippany A crash with injuries closed a portion of Route 287 early on Friday, August 25. The crash occurred on the southbound side north of exit 41 to Route 80 in Parsippany around 7:30 a.m., according to 511NJ. Crash with Injuries on I-287 southbound North of Exit 41 - I-80 (Parsippany-Troy Hills Twp) 2 Left lanes of 4 lanes closed https://t.co/SVLJzwNBo0 — 511NJ I287 (@511nji287) August 25, 2023 Two of four left lanes were shut down, causing delays for early morning commuters. Delays on I-287 southbound North of Exit 42 - US 46 (Parsippany-Troy Hills Twp) to North of Exit 41 - I-80 (Parsi…
Warehouses Banned From Some NJ Areas To Protect Drinking Water Warehouses Banned From Some NJ Areas To Protect Drinking Water
Warehouses Banned From Some NJ Areas To Protect Drinking Water New Jersey is getting serious about regulating warehouses. New policies laid out in a 28-page document that dictate where warehouses can be built in the Highlands Region, with the goal of protecting its drinking water and preserving its drinking water, were announced last month. Demand for warehousing has increased in the area due to its proximity to highways like I-78, I-80 and I-287 and its access to the Port Newark-Elizabeth Marine Terminal and because of the increase in online retail, according to a report from the state's Highlands Council. The Highlands Council has designated ce…
Proposed Improvements To Parkway Exits Could Make Trip To Jersey Shore Better Proposed Improvements To Parkway Exits Could Make Trip To Jersey Shore Better
Proposed Improvements To Parkway Exits Could Make Trip To Jersey Shore Better A trip to the Jersey Shore might be a little less stressful by the end of this decade. The New Jersey Turnpike Authority is proposing a series of improvements on the Garden State Parkway from Milepost 80 to Milepost 83 in Ocean County. The project would go through Beachwood, South Toms River, Berkeley Township and Toms River. Drivers, residents, and other stakeholders are invited to watch this 18-minute presentation to learn about the proposed improvements between Mileposts 80 and 83 on the Garden State Parkway. New Jersey Turnpike Authority The project includes the addition of two ra…
Dad Found Dead In Abandoned PA Motel Had Been Mourning Loss Of Wife, Family Says Dad Found Dead In Abandoned PA Motel Had Been Mourning Loss Of Wife, Family Says
Dad Found Dead In Abandoned PA Motel Had Been Mourning Loss Of Wife, Family Says The 47-year-old man found dead at an abandoned motel in Montour County on Friday, Oct 7 had lost his wife only weeks before, his family said.  The remains of George W. Sholley III, of Berwick, were discovered late last week in a former Days Inn on Sheraton Road in Valley Township, near the intersection of I-80 and Route 54, state police told reporters from multiple outlets. No cause of death was announced, though investigators said they do not suspect foul play.  An autopsy is scheduled for Monday, according to the Daily Item.  According a GoFundMe campaign created by h…
Tractor-Trailer Overturns On Route 80, Causes Massive Delays (PHOTOS) Tractor-Trailer Overturns On Route 80, Causes Massive Delays (PHOTOS)
Tractor-Trailer Overturns On Route 80, Causes Massive Delays (Photos) A tractor-trailer overturned and shut down multiple lanes of Route 80 in Morris County, authorities said. The trailer overturned in the median of the eastbound lanes near exit 25 in Mount Olive before dawn on Friday, July 15, according to the Byram Township fire department and 511NJ. Delays on I-80 eastbound West of Exit 25 - US 206 (Mt Olive Twp) to West of Exit 25 - US 206 (Mount Olive Twp) current travel time is 10-15 minutes https://t.co/ZgZPZvP8yA — 511NJ I80 (@511nji80) July 15, 2022 The two left lanes were shut down during the crash cleanup, the department said. The closures la…
PA Driver Arrested After Crash, Pursuit On I-80 PA Driver Arrested After Crash, Pursuit On I-80
PA Driver Arrested After Crash, Pursuit On I-80 A Pennsylvania driver fled the scene of a single-car crash along I-80 in New Jersey and led police on a chase, authorities said. Matthew Farrance, 32, fled after crashing in the westbound lanes at milepost 22.6 in Allamuchy (Warren County), NJ State Police said. Troopers caught up with the driver near Johnsonburg Road, where they spotted him running, they said. Farrance, of East Stroudsburg, was arrested and charged with fugitive of justice, possession of CDS, tampering with evidence, resisting arrest by flight, hindering, and obstruction.  He was being held in the cou…
Monkey On Loose In PA After Trailer Carrying 100 Of Them Crashes Monkey On Loose In PA After Trailer Carrying 100 Of Them Crashes
Monkey On Loose In PA After Trailer Carrying 100 Of Them Crashes A monkey was on the loose in Pennsylvania Saturday morning after a trailer carrying about 100 of them crashed Friday, according to State Police. The crash between the trailer and a dump truck on I-80 near Route 54 in Montour County, with temps below freezing. Crash Update: There is still one monkey unaccounted for, but we are asking that no one attempt to look for or capture the animal. Anyone who sees or locates the monkey is asked not to approach, attempt to catch, or come in contact with the monkey. Please call 911 immediately. — Troopers Andrea Pelachick & Lauren Lesher (@PSPTro…
2 Pedestrians Killed On Route 80 ID'd As Long Island Residents 2 Pedestrians Killed On Route 80 ID'd As Long Island Residents
2 Pedestrians Killed On Route 80 ID'd As Long Island Residents Two pedestrians struck and killed by an SUV on Route 80 before dawn Monday have been identified as Long Island residents. A Honda SUV was traveling in the eastbound lanes when it struck Richard Dennelly, 73, and Maria Schellberg, 55, of Great Neck, NY, near milepost 1.8 in Knowlton Township just after 3 a.m., NJSP Sgts. Philip Curry and Alejandro Goez told Daily Voice. Both victims were killed in the crash, Curry said. Meanwhile, the eastbound lanes were closed for about three hours, causing heavy traffic congestion. Crash investigation on I-80 eastbound West of Delaware Water Gap Res…
ID Released For Driver Killed In Route 80 Crash ID Released For Driver Killed In Route 80 Crash
ID Released For Driver Killed In Route 80 Crash State Police have determined the identity of the driver killed in an early morning crash on Route 80 eastbound. Ping Chu, 50, was behind the wheel of a Toyota Sienna near milepost 10.4 in Hope Township (Warren County) when the vehicle struck the left guardrail, re-entered the highway, crossed all lanes, hit the right guardrail, ran off the roadway completely and struck multiple trees around 7 a.m., NJSP Trooper Brandi Slota told Daily Voice. Chu, of Flushing, New York, suffered fatal injuries, Slota said. One of three right lanes were closed for the crash investigation, according to 511NJ…
Man Wanted For Killing Former Model Caught In Connecticut Man Wanted For Killing Former Model Caught In Connecticut
Man Wanted For Killing Former Model Caught In Connecticut A man wanted for the murder of a former model was captured by Connecticut State Police detectives at an area truck stop. Tracy R. Rollins, of Dallas, Texas, was arrested around 11:30 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 10, by state police at a truck stop in Southington, said the Connecticut State Police. The arrest was the result of an assist to the Pennsylvania State Police who were investigating the shooting death of Rebecca Landrith, 47, of Virginia, that occurred in West Buffalo Township, Pennsylvania on Sunday, Feb. 7, said the Pennsylvania State Police. Landrith, a former Ms. Manhattan finalist, a…
Newtown HS Grad Back In Connecticut To Face Murder, Kidnapping, Other Charges Newtown HS Grad Back In Connecticut To Face Murder, Kidnapping, Other Charges
Newtown HS Grad Back In Connecticut To Face Murder, Kidnapping, Other Charges A former Fairfield County high school football standout charged with the murders of two people, kidnapping a woman, and other crimes, is under suicide watch after being returned to Connecticut to face charges.  Peter Manfredonia, 23, a UConn senior and 2015 Newtown High School graduate who was the subject of a national manhunt, was returned to the state from Maryland where he was captured after the rampage that began on Friday, May 22, in Willington, Connecticut, said Connecticut State Police. During an arraignment on murder charges on Friday, June 12 for the Willington killing of an e…
College Student Wanted For String Of Killings Apprehended College Student Wanted For String Of Killings Apprehended
College Student Wanted For String Of Killings Apprehended A college student from Fairfield County wanted for a string of killings, a home invasion and a kidnapping been apprehended. Peter Manfredonia, 23, a 2015 Newtown High School graduate, was apprehended in Hagerstown, Maryland Wednesday night, May 27 after five days on the run. Connecticut State Police announced it was at the scene in Maryland and said there were "no injuries to any law enforcement personnel or Manfredonia." More information will be provided on Thursday, May 28, Connecticut state police said. Since the first of the two homicides in Connecticut happened on Friday, May 22…
Search For College Student Wanted For String Of Killings Stretches To New State Search For College Student Wanted For String Of Killings Stretches To New State
Search For College Student Wanted For String Of Killings Stretches To New State Click here for an updated story: College Student Wanted For String Of Killings Apprehended The search for the college student wanted for a string of killings, a home invasion and a kidnapping has now stretched to a new state. Since the first of the two homicides in Connecticut happened on Friday, May 22, nvestigators have followed the trail of 23-year-old Peter Manfredonia through northern New Jersey and the Poconos in Pennsylvania. Police said on Wednesday, May 27 that a man matching his description took a ride-hailing service to the Hagerstown, Maryland, area. Manfredonia, a 20…
Community Rallies For Family Of Paterson Rollover Crash Victim, 24 Community Rallies For Family Of Paterson Rollover Crash Victim, 24
Community Rallies For Family Of Paterson Rollover Crash Victim, 24 The community is coming together to aid a Rochelle Park family after one member died in a Paterson rollover crash. Nick Diminno, 24, was pronounced dead at the scene Monday, when his 2001 Ford Explorer crashed in the left lane of I-80 westbound, Daily Voice previously reported. More than $1,200 had been raised as of Saturday morning for Diminno's family on a GoFundMe, launched by Debra DeFalco, Maria Cardona and Millet Bernardez. Diminno, a Paramus Catholic graduate, was a "bright and caring young man in the prime of his youthful life," the page says. He played lac…
Two From Suffolk Charged With Killing Nassau Man In Apparent Road-Rage Attack Two From Suffolk Charged With Killing Nassau Man In Apparent Road-Rage Attack
Two From Suffolk Charged With Killing Nassau Man In Apparent Road-Rage Attack Two Suffolk County men have been arrested for gunning down a Plainview man as he arrived home following a traffic dispute in an apparent road-rage incident.  Douglas Coudrey, 22, of Eastport, and Kenneth Regan, 21, of Centereach, were arrested on Thursday, Feb. 6, by Nassau County police for the Jan. 14 murder of Justin Gottlieb, 27, of Plainview, said the Nassau County Police. Coudrey and Regan were already behind bars for the murder and attempted murder of two men just four days later on Saturday, Jan. 18, following another traffic-related incident in New Jersey. According to police, Go…
Lanes Reopen After Tractor-Trailer Overturns On I-80 In Warren County Lanes Reopen After Tractor-Trailer Overturns On I-80 In Warren County
Lanes Reopen After Tractor-Trailer Overturns On I-80 In Warren County All lanes on I-80 have been reopened after a tractor-trailer overturned Tuesday in Warren County. The trailer overturned on the eastbound side of the highway near milepost 4.5 in Knowlton Township shortly after 12:20 p.m., closing three lanes, 511nj.org reports. The trailer, which was carrying cardboard, was removed from the roadway as of 2:15 p.m. No injuries were reported.
Driver Was High When He Hit Multiple Cars On 80: Fairfield PD Driver Was High When He Hit Multiple Cars On 80: Fairfield PD
Driver Was High When He Hit Multiple Cars On 80: Fairfield PD Fairfield police dispatched all available units Saturday, when a Franklin man struck multiple vehicles as he was traveling on I-80, Chief Anthony Manna said in a statement.  A gold Hyundai was spotted traveling erratically on the westbound side of the highway around 12:49 p.m., Manna said. Responding officers found the car stopped on the shoulder and its driver, whose name was not released, slumped over the steering wheel.  Sgt. Frank Tracey and Officers Sean Wilk and James High Jr. helped administer naloxone to the man, who was unconscious and had no pulse, Manna said. Police als…
State Police Identify Man Killed In Wayne Tuesday State Police Identify Man Killed In Wayne Tuesday
State Police Identify Man Killed In Wayne Tuesday The victim in a fatal accident that partly closed I-80 in Wayne Tuesday morning was a 42-year-old Staten Island man, State Police said.  Christian More-Rodas was standing outside his vehicle on the westbound shoulder near Exit 53 around 5:40 a.m. when he was struck by a pickup truck, according to police. More-Rodas was pronounced dead at the scene.  The driver of the pickup remained at the scene and is cooperating with the investigation, State Police also said. 
UPDATE: One Person Killed In Crash On I-80 In Wayne, Victim ID'd UPDATE: One Person Killed In Crash On I-80 In Wayne, Victim ID'd
Update: One Person Killed In Crash On I-80 In Wayne, Victim ID'd UPDATE: State Police have identified the victim of a Tuesday morning fatal crash in Wayne. Christian More-Rodas, 42, of Staten Island, N.Y., was killed in the crash on I-80, State Police said. Troopers responded to Exit 53 on the westbound side around 5:39 a.m. The subsequent investigation closed lanes until about 9:30 a.m., a spokesman said.  The spokesman did not have additional information on the crash, adding that the agency would likely release more information later Tuesday. 
Lane Closures Planned On I-80 In Morris County Saturday Night Lane Closures Planned On I-80 In Morris County Saturday Night
Lane Closures Planned On I-80 In Morris County Saturday Night Lanes on I-80 in Rockaway, Roxbury and Jefferson will be closed overnight this weekend as part of the first phase of a bridge replacement project, the state Department of Transportation said.  One lane eastbound will be closed beginning at 8 p.m. and a second at 10 p.m. Later Saturday, a westbound lane will be closed, followed by a second westbound lane.  When the lanes are reopened Sunday morning, traffic on both sides will be shifted to the right shoulder so as to maintain three lanes in both directions while work begins in the center of the roadway. The lane configuration is ex…
ROAD RAGE: I-80 Truck Driver Pointed Gun At Another Car In Roxbury, Police Say ROAD RAGE: I-80 Truck Driver Pointed Gun At Another Car In Roxbury, Police Say
Road Rage: I-80 Truck Driver Pointed Gun At Another Car In Roxbury, Police Say A 27-year-old tractor trailer driver from New York pulled a handgun on another driver while driving through Roxbury on I-80, authorities said. David Fonseca of Rochester was charged with two weapons offenses and aggravated assault, New Jersey State Police said. Police received a 911 call last Friday around 11:15 a.m., from a caller saying a tractor-trailer driver pulled next to him and pointed a handgun at him, authorities said.  The caller gave a description of the vehicle -- a tractor trailer with New York plates -- which troopers found moments later near milepost 32.2, the NJSP sai…
Area Man Killed When Motorcycle Hits Curve, Crashes Area Man Killed When Motorcycle Hits Curve, Crashes
Area Man Killed When Motorcycle Hits Curve, Crashes An area man was killed after losing control of his motorcycle and hitting a guardrail. Carmin Quintero, 27, of Plesant Valley was killed just after 3 p.m. Sunday when he crashed on I-80 eastbound in Wharton, N.J., said New Jersey State Trooper Alejandro Goez. Quintero was riding a Honda motorcycle when he got off at Exit 34 and struck a curb, overturned and both he and his bike hit the guardrail, Goez said. He was pronounced dead at the scene, he added. No other vehicles were involved and Quintero was the only person involved, state police said.
Measles Reported In Englewood, Newark Airport: Health Department Warns Measles Reported In Englewood, Newark Airport: Health Department Warns
Measles Reported In Englewood, Newark Airport: Health Department Warns People in Englewood and visiting Newark Airport may have been exposed to measles, the New Jersey Health Department reports. In two separate incidents, people were were sick with measles may have exposed others last month and early this month, the department said. Measles symptoms include rash, high fever, cough, runny nose and red, watery eyes. It can cause serious complications such as pneumonia and encephalitis (swelling of the brain). Anyone who visited the following locations may have been exposed to measles: Towne Centre at Englewood apartments, 20 W Palisade Ave, Englewood, NJ 0763…