Driver Dies During Medical Emergency On Route 78

A motorist died during a medical emergency that resulted in a crash in Hunterdon County, authorities said.

New Jersey State Police
Photo Credit: *NJSP*

02/17/2023 2:17 p.m.

New Jersey State troopers responded to a motor vehicle crash on Route 78 westbound near milepost 20.2 in Lebanon Borough at 2:14 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 16.

Based on a preliminary investigation, the driver of a Chevy Silverado suffered a medical emergency and subsequently struck the center median guardrail, State Police said.

Troopers performed life-saving measures but the driver was pronounced dead at the crash scene.

The driver's name had not been released.

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