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4-Car Crash Delays Traffic On I-295 (UPDATED) 4-Car Crash Delays Traffic On I-295 (UPDATED)
4-Car Crash Delays Traffic On I-295 (Updated) A four-vehicle crash with injuries was delaying traffic on Interstate 295 on Wednesday morning, May 8, authorities said. The crash occurred at about 9:50 a.m. on I-295 northbound near Exit 65 (Sloan Avenue) in Hamilton Township, according to the NJDOT and New Jersey State Police. Based on a preliminary investigation, a collision occurred between four passenger vehicles, said Sgt. Jeffrey Lebron, a NJSP spokesman. There were minor injuries reported and one driver was taken to an area hospital, Lebron said. The crash remains under investigation. Two left lanes of three lanes were closed, 5…
Motorcyclist Ejected In Rear-End Route 17 Crash (UPDATE) Motorcyclist Ejected In Rear-End Route 17 Crash (UPDATE)
Motorcyclist Ejected In Rear-End Route 17 Crash (Update) A 19-year-old motorcyclist from Moonachie was hospitalized after he was ejected during a rear-end crash early Tuesday with a Tesla on Route 17, authorities said. The May 7 morning rush was well underway when the motorcyclist rammed the other vehicle from behind just south of the busy Franklin Avenue intersection around 7:30 a.m. He was taken to Hackensack University Medical Center with injuries that didn't appear to be life-threatening, Hasbrouck Heights Police Lt. John Behr said. A lane of traffic was able to pass, while two remained closed, as the scene was cleared and an investigation b…
Tractor Trailer Overturns, Becomes Wedged Under Overpass On NJ Turnpike In Mount Laurel Tractor Trailer Overturns, Becomes Wedged Under Overpass On NJ Turnpike In Mount Laurel
Tractor Trailer Overturns, Becomes Wedged Under Overpass On NJ Turnpike In Mount Laurel A portion of the NJ Turnpike was closed in Mount Laurel Tuesday morning, May 7 due to an overnight accident. A Kenworth tractor-trailer was heading southbound when it lost control, struck a guardrail and overturned at milepost 37 around 3:35 a.m., NJSP Sgt. Jeffrey Lebron said. The driver of the Kenworth suffered moderate injuries and was taken to an area hospital. The crash remains under investigation.
Route 17 Closed Due To Crash In Hackensack Route 17 Closed Due To Crash In Hackensack
Route 17 Closed Due To Crash In Hackensack A crash closed all lanes of Route 17 early Thursday, May 2 in Hackensack. The NJDOT website shows the crash happened in the southbound lanes near Summit Avenue sometime before 6 a.m. Photos of the scene show a tow truck and emergency response vehicles at the scene as of press time. Delays up to 15 minutes were being reported due to an ongoing investigation.
Man Was Speeding In Hamilton Twp. Crash That Killed Woman, Hospitalized 5 People: Prosecutors Man Was Speeding In Hamilton Twp. Crash That Killed Woman, Hospitalized 5 People: Prosecutors
Man Was Speeding In Hamilton Twp. Crash That Killed Woman, Hospitalized 5 People: Prosecutors A Camden County man was accused of speeding in a three-vehicle crash that killed a woman on a busy road in western Atlantic County, authorities said. Stephen Sirch, 30, of Voorhees, was arrested and charged with second-degree vehicular homicide on Monday, Apr. 22, the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office said in a news release. His charge stems from a crash on Black Horse Pike on Wednesday, Apr. 3. Township of Hamilton police responded to the crash near High Bank Road at around 2:15 p.m. Investigators said Sirch's 2014 Chevrolet Equinox struck a 2011 Honda Civic while both veh…
Eatontown Motorcyclist Identified In Deadly Route 18 Crash In Colts Neck Eatontown Motorcyclist Identified In Deadly Route 18 Crash In Colts Neck
Eatontown Motorcyclist Identified In Deadly Route 18 Crash In Colts Neck Authorities have identified the Monmouth County motorcyclist who was killed in a crash on Route 18 in Colts Neck, authorities said. Vladimir Gorelov, 20, of Eatontown, died in the wreck on Tuesday, Apr. 9, a Monmouth County Prosecutor's Office spokesperson said. Colts Neck police responded to the crash on Route 18 North near milepost 17.0 at around 6:02 p.m. Gorelov was driving his 2017 Honda CBR motorcycle when it crashed into the back of a 2011 Ford F350 Utility truck driven by a 27-year-old man. He was thrown from his motorcycle, which slid to an "uncon…
Motorcyclist Killed In Fiery Route 18 Crash In Colts Neck Motorcyclist Killed In Fiery Route 18 Crash In Colts Neck
Motorcyclist Killed In Fiery Route 18 Crash In Colts Neck A Monmouth County motorcyclist was killed in a crash in Colts Neck this week, authorities said. Colts Neck police responded to the crash on Route 18 North near milepost 17.0 at around 6:02 p.m. on Tuesday, Apr. 9. Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond Santiago announced details about the crash in a news release on Thursday, Apr. 11. A 20-year-old Eatontown man was operating his 2017 Honda CBR motorcycle when it crashed into the back of a 2011 Ford F350 Utility truck driven by a 27-year-old man. The Eatontown man was thrown from his motorcycle, which slid to an "uncontrolled stop" and…
Crash Closes All Lanes Of Route 18 In Colts Neck Crash Closes All Lanes Of Route 18 In Colts Neck
Crash Closes All Lanes Of Route 18 In Colts Neck A motor vehicle accident closed all lanes of Route 18 in Monmouth County Tuesday, April 9. The NJDOT said the crash happened in Colts Neck south of Exit 19. All lanes were closed as of 7:20 p.m.
Crash Knocks Down Utility Pole, Closes Part Of Route 40 In Mays Landing Crash Knocks Down Utility Pole, Closes Part Of Route 40 In Mays Landing
Crash Knocks Down Utility Pole, Closes Part Of Route 40 In Mays Landing A crash knocked down a utility pole in downtown Mays Landing, closing part of a busy road in both directions during morning rush hour, officials said. Township of Hamilton police said officers were responding to the crash on Route 40 East between Route 50 and Forty Wire Road on Wednesday, Apr. 3, the department posted on Facebook. Crews from the state Department of Transportation were also helping Hamilton police at the scene. The NJDOT's website said the crash was reported at around 8:23 a.m. The NJDOT also said the crash shut down Route 40 in both directions because of a downed…
Flooding Shuts Roads Across New Jersey: Here's Where Flooding Shuts Roads Across New Jersey: Here's Where
Flooding Shuts Roads Across New Jersey: Here's Where Flooding and heavy rain closed roads across New Jersey Saturday, March 23. According to the National Weather Service, the heaviest part of the storm may have passed. The flooding, however, has not. In Hasbrouck Heights, where Route 17 was closed, police pulled multiple drivers from their vehicles, Chief Rinke said. Members spent the past several hours rescuing over 20 trapped motorists from their vehicles in Heights and throughout Teterboro. Please avoid all flooded areas and do not attempt to drive through them. Posted by Hasbrouck Heights Fire Department on Saturday, March 23, …
Tesla Rear-Ends Box Truck On NJ Turnpike: State Police Tesla Rear-Ends Box Truck On NJ Turnpike: State Police
Tesla Rear-Ends Box Truck On NJ Turnpike: State Police A box truck crash on the New Jersey Turnpike held up traffic Tuesday afternoon, March 11. An Isuzu box truck parked on the right shoulder of the northbound lanes was rear-ended by a Tesla passenger vehicle, also heading north, which had lost control around 1:15 p.m., New Jersey State Police Trooper Troy McNair said. It happened at milepost 109.7 in Kearny Township. Minor injuries were reported and both drivers were taken to an area hospital. The crash remains under investigation and there is no additional information available.
Overturned Dump Truck Shuts Route 18 In Marlboro Overturned Dump Truck Shuts Route 18 In Marlboro
Overturned Dump Truck Shuts Route 18 In Marlboro A dump truck overturned on Route 18 South in Monmouth County, shutting down the road during morning rush hour, authorities said. The NJDOT said it happened in Marlboro south of exit 30 and Route 9 at around 8:11 a.m. on Tuesday, Mar. 12. The dump truck spilled what appeared to be small rocks in a picture posted on Facebook by the Marlboro Township Police Department. All southbound lanes of Route 18 were closed for "an extended period of time" near Tennent Road, Marlboro police said. Officers were at the scene to put a detour in place and drivers were asked to avoid the area if possible…
Jersey Shore Driver Charged In DWI Crash That Injured Trooper In Construction Zone Jersey Shore Driver Charged In DWI Crash That Injured Trooper In Construction Zone
Jersey Shore Driver Charged In DWI Crash That Injured Trooper In Construction Zone A 25-year-old woman from the Jersey Shore has been charged with driving while intoxicated in a construction zone crash with a parked New Jersey State Police patrol car, authorities said. Ithai Balderas-Gonzalez, of Ocean, was arrested after the crash in which a trooper suffered moderate injuries, according to Trooper Troy McNair, a State Police spokesman. She also was charged with assault by auto and released pending court proceedings, according to East Brunswick police. On Wednesday, Feb. 21 at 3:38 a.m. construction work was being conducted on Route 18 in East Brunswick Township, McNair …
NJ State Trooper Hurt By Driver Who Struck His Car In East Brunswick Construction Zone NJ State Trooper Hurt By Driver Who Struck His Car In East Brunswick Construction Zone
NJ State Trooper Hurt By Driver Who Struck His Car In East Brunswick Construction Zone A New Jersey State trooper suffered moderate injuries when his parked cruiser was struck by a car in a construction zone, authorities said. On Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024, at 3:38 a.m. construction work was being conducted on Route 18 in East Brunswick Township, according to Troy McNair, a State Police spokesman. The southbound lanes at the intersection of Tice Lane were closed by a marked troop car and a NJDOT crash attenuator truck. The marked troop car was parked horizontally in the left and left center lane with its emergency lights activated. The right and right center lanes were blocked …
Pedestrian Accident Shuts Route 1 Pedestrian Accident Shuts Route 1
Pedestrian Accident Shuts Route 1 A crash involving a pedestrian closed Route 1 in South Jersey, the NJDOT said. The accident happened just before 7 p.m. 1 at Quaker Bridge Road, in Lawrence Township, bringing emergency response vehicles to the scene. Traffic camera footage shows major delays. All lanes were closed.
Crash Shuts Route 70 In Evesham Crash Shuts Route 70 In Evesham
Crash Shuts Route 70 In Evesham A crash closed Route 70 in both directions in Evesham Saturday morning, Jan. 27. The NJDOT website said the roadway was closed in both directions as of 11 a.m. No further information was immediately available.
Garden State Parkway Crash Causes Two-Mile Backup In Brick Township Garden State Parkway Crash Causes Two-Mile Backup In Brick Township
Garden State Parkway Crash Causes Two-Mile Backup In Brick Township A crash on the Garden State Parkway had traffic backed up for more than two miles in Brick Township in the afternoon on Friday, Jan. 12. The NJDOT says the crash happened southbound on the parkway near exit 91 B-A just before 3:30 p.m. Two lanes of traffic were closed as crews responded to the scene. Traffic backed up southbound on the Garden State Parkway in Brick Township, NJ, near milemaker 95.      NJDOT All lanes reopened just after 4 p.m., but traffic cameras continued to show traffic at a near-standstill for more than two miles.
All Lanes Closed: Route 22 Crash Downs Pole In Hillside All Lanes Closed: Route 22 Crash Downs Pole In Hillside
All Lanes Closed: Route 22 Crash Downs Pole In Hillside A crash took down a utility pole on Route 22 Friday morning, Jan. 5 in Hillside, according to the NJDOT website. It happened around 10:30 a.m. in the eastbound lanes, east of Vaux Hall Road. All lanes were closed and detoured.
Crash Causes Large Backup On Route 9 In Old Bridge Crash Causes Large Backup On Route 9 In Old Bridge
Crash Causes Large Backup On Route 9 In Old Bridge Traffic was backed up for about a mile after a crash on US Route 9 in Old Bridge Township on Wednesday afternoon, Jan. 3. The NJDOT says the crash happened on US 9 North just before 1 p.m. Crews responded to the crash and a fluid spill. Two lanes were closed on US 9 to the interchange with New Jersey Route 18. A traffic camera showed about a ten-minute delay on US 19 more than an hour after the crash was reported. There's no word yet about how many vehicles were in the crash or if anyone was injured.
Crews Hoist Vehicle That Veered Off Garden State Parkway In Toms River Crews Hoist Vehicle That Veered Off Garden State Parkway In Toms River
Crews Hoist Vehicle That Veered Off Garden State Parkway In Toms River A vehicle that veered off of the Garden State Parkway in Toms River was hoisted back on the roadway on Wednesday, Jan. 3. The NJDOT says it happened north of the Toms River toll plaza just after 8:30 a.m.  A traffic camera showed a car lifted onto a tow truck bed near mile marker 85 about 90 minutes after the incident was first reported. All lanes remain open.
Crash Closes Route 88 In Brick Township: DOT Crash Closes Route 88 In Brick Township: DOT
Crash Closes Route 88 In Brick Township: DOT A crash investigation closed all lanes of Route 88 in Brick Township Tuesday evening, Dec. 26, the NJDOT website says. The crash happened around 8 p.m. on the eastbound side near Jack Martin Boulevard, the DOT said. A 10 minute delay was being reported as of 8:55 p.m.
Vehicle Fire, Fuel Spill Shuts Route 46 In Mount Olive Vehicle Fire, Fuel Spill Shuts Route 46 In Mount Olive
Vehicle Fire, Fuel Spill Shuts Route 46 In Mount Olive A portion of Route 46 was closed in Morris County following a vehicle fire. According to the NJDOT, the eastbound side of the roadway remained closed in Mount Olive as of 1:40 p.m., west of Naughright Road. This is a developing story. Check back for details.
Vehicle Fire Shuts Portion Of Route 78 Vehicle Fire Shuts Portion Of Route 78
Vehicle Fire Shuts Portion Of Route 78 A car fire shut a portion of Route 78 early Friday, Dec. 15. It happened on the westbound side of the highway, west of Exit 45 in Berkeley Heights. According to the NJDOT, two left lanes were closed.
Crash Investigation Closes Route 22 In Phillipsburg Crash Investigation Closes Route 22 In Phillipsburg
Crash Investigation Closes Route 22 In Phillipsburg A crash investigation and police response shut down Route 22 in Phillipsburg during rush-hour traffic on Thursday, Dec. 12. The crash occurred on the eastbound side at CR 677/Morris Street, according to the NJDOT: Rt 22 eastbound all lanes closed at CR 677/Morris St in Phillipsburg due to a crash investigation and police department activity. Follow detour or plan alternate route. — NJDOT (@NewJerseyDOT) December 12, 2023 All lanes were closed as of 4:10 p.m. Drivers were asked to follow detours or plan an alternate route.
Hunterdon County Crash Investigation Closes Portion Of Route 78 Hunterdon County Crash Investigation Closes Portion Of Route 78
Hunterdon County Crash Investigation Closes Portion Of Route 78 A crash investigation closed a portion of Route 78 in Hunterdon County on Tuesday afternoon, Nov. 28. The crash occurred on the westbound side near the ramp to exit 24 to CR 523/Oldwick Road in Tewksbury around 1:55 p.m., according to 511NJ. All lanes were closed on the ramp, as well as one right lane, the NJDOT said. Rt 78 all lanes closed on westbound ramp to Exit 24/CR 523/Oldwick Rd in Tewksbury due to crash. Slow down, use caution and expect delays. — NJDOT (@NewJerseyDOT) November 28, 2023 This is a developing story. Check back for more.
'It's About Time:' U-Turns Banned At Busy Route 46 Intersection In Parsippany 'It's About Time:' U-Turns Banned At Busy Route 46 Intersection In Parsippany
'It's About Time:' U-Turns Banned At Busy Route 46 Intersection In Parsippany A busy route 46 intersection could see some traffic relief. A "No U-Turn" sign has been installed by the NJDOT at the North Beverwyck Road intersection along Route 46 in Parsippany. Some motorists say, "It's about time." "Finally!" one person commented on the Parsippany Police Department's post. "Slows down that light so much those U-turns." "All I can say is 'It's about time!'" another added. "Should have been done years ago. Now, make sure you enforce it. People will continue to do what they want." Another motorist hopes that the move will be reversed: "If there is a lane for…
Route 80 Crash Delays Traffic In Morris County Route 80 Crash Delays Traffic In Morris County
Route 80 Crash Delays Traffic In Morris County A Route 80 crash had traffic backed up in Morris County. UPDATE: Dover Passenger Killed, Driver Seriously Injured In Route 80 Wharton Crash  The accident, reported to be serious, happened around 7:15 a.m. in Wharton on the westbound side near Exit 34 in Wharton, the NJDOT website shows. The Exit 34B ramp was closed as of 7:30 a.m. Have photos at the scene? Email clevine@dailyvoice.com.
Pedestrian Accident Shuts Route 206 In Bordentown Pedestrian Accident Shuts Route 206 In Bordentown
Pedestrian Accident Shuts Route 206 In Bordentown A crash involving a pedestrian closed Route 206 in Bordentown Monday, Nov. 20. The NJDOT website showed all lanes were closed as of noon, on the northbound side at Farnsworth Avenue. This is a developing story. Check back for more.
Crash With Fuel Spill Closes Route 23 In Morris County Crash With Fuel Spill Closes Route 23 In Morris County
Crash With Fuel Spill Closes Route 23 In Morris County A crash caused a fuel spill and detoured Route 23 in Morris County, shutting down the highway and causing delays for rush hour commuters on Tuesday morning, Nov. 14. The crash occurred on the southbound side at CR 511A/Boulevard in Pompton Plains around 7:30 a.m., according to 511NJ and local police. 🚧TRAFFIC ALERT🚧 Accident on Route 23 South at Boulevard in Pompton Plains. Southbound traffic is being detoured onto the ramp. Expect heavy delays. Avoid the area and seek alternate routes. Drive safely! Posted by Pequannock Township Police, NJ on Tuesday, November 14, 2023 All lanes were …
Crash With Fuel Spill Shuts Down Route 206 In Hillsborough Crash With Fuel Spill Shuts Down Route 206 In Hillsborough
Crash With Fuel Spill Shuts Down Route 206 In Hillsborough A predawn crash caused a fuel spill and shut down Route 206 in Hillsborough on Tuesday, Nov. 14. The crash occurred on the southbound side south of Brooks Boulevard around 3:45 a.m., according to 511NJ. All lanes were closed as of 6:15 a.m., the NJDOT said, asking motorists to follow detours. Rt 206 southbound all lanes remain closed South of Brooks Blvd in Hillsborough due to a crash and fuel spill. Follow detour or plan alternate route. — NJDOT (@NewJerseyDOT) November 14, 2023 This is a developing story. Check back for more.
Dump Truck Overturns On NJ Turnpike Ramp In Edison Dump Truck Overturns On NJ Turnpike Ramp In Edison
Dump Truck Overturns On NJ Turnpike Ramp In Edison A dump truck overturned on the NJ Turnpike Saturday, Nov. 11. It happened in Edison on the outer roadway of the southbound lanes, on the entrance ramp of Interchange 10 to Rt. 440 and Route 287, the NJDOT said. As of 11 a.m., the left shoulder was blocked.