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Easton Dad Killed In NJ Motorcycle Crash Survived By Young Family Easton Dad Killed In NJ Motorcycle Crash Survived By Young Family
Easton Dad Killed In NJ Motorcycle Crash Survived By Young Family A Pennsylvania man killed in a tragic motorcycle crash in New Jersey leaves behind his young family. Rayvaughn Webster, 43, of Easton, was died in a crash while operating his motorcycle on Route 78 in Springfield Township, NJ on Tuesday, Oct. 1. Webster leaves behind his wife of 20 years, Katie Webster, and their three children: Braeden, Harley, and Maverick, according to a GoFundMe campaign organized by Katie Webster and Timothy Maddox. The GoFundMe was started to raise funds for funeral expenses and provide assistance for the family, the campaign page says. The campaign has raised $32,48…
Truck Fire Closes Two Lanes On Route 78 In Union County: DOT Truck Fire Closes Two Lanes On Route 78 In Union County: DOT
Truck Fire Closes Two Lanes On Route 78 In Union County: DOT A truck fire on Route 78 in Union Township on the afternoon of Wednesday, Oct. 2 is causing heavy delays, authorities said. The truck fire occurred on Route 78 East West of Exit 13 on Union Township and has caused two right lanes of three lanes to be closed, the New Jersey Department of Transportation said.  The current travel time is 45 to 50 minutes, the New Jersey Department of Transportation said.
Crash Shuts Route 78 In Union Township Crash Shuts Route 78 In Union Township
Crash Shuts Route 78 In Union Township All lanes of Route 78 were closed in Union Township due to a crash Monday, Sept. 23, the NJDOT site shows. The crash happened in the local westbound lanes at Exit 50 to Vaux Hall Road. All lanes were closed as of 7:45 a.m. This is a developing story. Check back for more.
DUI Driver Wrecks Route 78 Memorial For Trooper Killed By Car In Summit, Police Say DUI Driver Wrecks Route 78 Memorial For Trooper Killed By Car In Summit, Police Say
DUI Driver Wrecks Route 78 Memorial For Trooper Killed By Car In Summit, Police Say A 38-year-old man is facing charges after police say he wrecked a roadside memorial for a fallen trooper along Route 78 last month while driving under the influence. David Neufield, of Berkeley Heights, was found inside of the vehicle that had struck the memorial for NJSP Trooper Thomas Hanratty at milepost 46.8 in Summit around 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 31, State Police said. Arriving troopers saw Summit firefighters conducting first-aid on Neufield, who was taken to a nearby hospital before he was arrested and charged with various drug offenses, including DUI. Police also said drugs were foun…
Truck Thief Leads 54-Mile Pursuit From Lyndhurst, Found With Heroin: Police Truck Thief Leads 54-Mile Pursuit From Lyndhurst, Found With Heroin: Police
Truck Thief Leads 54-Mile Pursuit From Lyndhurst, Found With Heroin: Police A 54-mile pursuit through North Jersey in a stolen box truck ended when the vehicle ran out of gas and police found the driver with heroin Labor Day Weekend, authorities said. Lyndhurst officers spotted Jose R. Reyes in a stolen 2022 Isuzuz box truck around 6:30 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 1, Lyndhurst Police Detective Lt. Vincent Auteri said. Officer Robert Litterio was the one who spotted the stolen truck at Riverside and Rutherford Avenues. Joined by Officer Vincent Dorio, the duo approached the truck and tried several times to convince Reyes to exit the vehicle.  That's when Reyes, 41…
Car Fire Jams Route 78 In Union County Car Fire Jams Route 78 In Union County
Car Fire Jams Route 78 In Union County A vehicle fire on Route 78 has closed two lanes in Union County on Monday, May 20, according to the state Department of Transportation The fire occurred on Exit 45 westbound near Glenside Avenue in Summit.  Two right lanes out of three are closed and drivers can expect delays, the state Department of Transportation said.
Five Injured In Truck-Car Crash On Route 78: NJSP Five Injured In Truck-Car Crash On Route 78: NJSP
Five Injured In Truck-Car Crash On Route 78: Njsp Five people were injured after a crash between a car and a tractor-trailer on Route 78 in Hunterdon County on the early morning of Friday, May 10, authorities said. At 3:42 a.m., a crash occurred between a Mercedes-Benz and a Peterbilt tractor trailer on Route 78 west in Bethlehem Township, Jeffrey Lebron, a spokesman for the New Jersey State Police said. The driver of the Mercedes-Benz and four passengers sustained minor injuries and were transported to an area hospital, Lebron said. The crash remains under investigation, Lebron said.
1 Airlifted In Tractor Trailer Crash With 4 Other Vehicles On Route 78 (UPDATE) 1 Airlifted In Tractor Trailer Crash With 4 Other Vehicles On Route 78 (UPDATE)
1 Airlifted In Tractor Trailer Crash With 4 Other Vehicles On Route 78 (Update) A crash between a tractor trailer and four passenger cars closed the westbound lanes of Route 78 in Hunterdon County for several hours on Thursday, May 9, authorities said. The crash at milepost 17.4 happened just after 3:40 p.m., and caused the tractor trailer to overturn, New Jersey State Police Sgt. Jeffrey Lebron said. Four occupants were hospitalized with minor injuries and one person was airlifted with minor non-life-threatening injuries, Lebron said. All westbound lanes were closed west of Exit 16 near Route 31 North in Clinton as of 4 p.m., the DOT said. As of 8:20 p.m., t…
Motorcyclist Injured In Route 78 Crash: NJSP Motorcyclist Injured In Route 78 Crash: NJSP
Motorcyclist Injured In Route 78 Crash: Njsp A motorcyclist was injured after he crashed his motorcycle on Route 78 in Hunterdon County, authorities said. A Harley Davidson motorcycle was traveling eastbound on Route 78 in Clinton Township when the driver lost directional control, causing it to go down on its left side, Jeffrey Lebron, a spokesman for the New Jersey State Police said. The driver sustained minor injuries and was transported to an area hospital, Lebron said. The crash remains under investigation, Lebron said.
Man Injured In Jump From Route 78 Overpass: Police Man Injured In Jump From Route 78 Overpass: Police
Man Injured In Jump From Route 78 Overpass: Police A man was hospitalized after he jumped from an overpass near Route 78 in Newark on the afternoon of Tuesday, April 23. At 4:13 p.m., police responded to the Fabyan Bridge Route 78 near Lyons Avenue after receiving calls of a man threatening to jump, Newark Public Safety Director Fritz Fragé said. State police stopped traffic in both directions of Route 78 beneath the overpass, Fragé said. After refusing several police de-escalation attempts, the man jumped from the overpass, missing an inflatable bag that had been placed underneath him on the roadway, Fragé said. The man is c…
Tractor Trailer Overturns On Route 78 In Springfield Tractor Trailer Overturns On Route 78 In Springfield
Tractor Trailer Overturns On Route 78 In Springfield A tractor trailer overturned in a crash with a passenger car early  morning, Monday, April 8 on Route 78 in Springfield, police said. The Freightliner and Toyota passenger car were heading east when the tractor trailer struck the back of the Toyota and overturned near milepost 47.4 at 5 a.m., New Jersey State Police said. The driver of the Toyota sustained minor injuries and was taken to an area hospital. There were no other injuries reported. The accident remains under investigation.
Tractor Trailer Jackknifes On Route 78 Tractor Trailer Jackknifes On Route 78
Tractor Trailer Jackknifes On Route 78 A truck jackknifed on Route 78 in Hunterdon County on the afternoon of Tuesday, April 2, authorities said. The tractor trailer jackknifed west of Exit 11 at County Road 614 and Pattenburg Road in Union Township, 511nj said.  The right lane is closed, 511nj said. 
Tractor Trailer Erupts In Flames On Route 78 Tractor Trailer Erupts In Flames On Route 78
Tractor Trailer Erupts In Flames On Route 78 Firefighters extinguished a truck fire on Route 78 on the evening of Tuesday, March 5, that made the sky look orange, authorities said. At 10:39 p.m. the Whitehouse Fire Company and Oldwick Fire Company responded to Route 78 eastbound by exit 78 for a tractor trailer fire, the Whitehouse Fire Company said on Facebook. Whitehouse Fire Company Firefighters used multiple lines to attack the blaze and were able to declare the fire under control before midnight, firefighters said.
Increased Snow Projections: 18 Inches Could Fall In Parts Of NJ, PA In Major Storm, NWS Says Increased Snow Projections: 18 Inches Could Fall In Parts Of NJ, PA In Major Storm, NWS Says
Increased Snow Projections: 18 Inches Could Fall In Parts Of NJ, PA In Major Storm, NWS Says The National Weather Service says parts of New Jersey and Pennsylvania could see more snow than what was initially predicted due to a shift in the storm track. In an updating briefing published Monday, Feb. 12, the NWS said 12 to 18 inches of snow could fall in parts of Sussex County, NJ and the Pocono Mountains. ALSO SEE: North Jersey School Closed, Delayed Ahead Of Major Winter Storm The weather map shows between 8 and 12 inches expected in parts of Bergen, Morris, Passaic, Essex, Warren, Somerset and Hunterdon counties, where winter storm warnings have been issued. Winter weather a…
Sleet, Freezing Rain, Snow To Blast Parts Of North Jersey Before Warmup: Forecasters Sleet, Freezing Rain, Snow To Blast Parts Of North Jersey Before Warmup: Forecasters
Sleet, Freezing Rain, Snow To Blast Parts Of North Jersey Before Warmup: Forecasters Warmer days are coming, but not before another bout of wintry weather, forecasters say. Sunday night, Jan. 21 will be frigid with temps in the mid-teens while Monday, Jan. 22 will be sunny with increasing clouds and a high in the mid-30s, the according to the National Weather Service. Monday night will be dry with a low around 27, however,  a wintry mix is expected to arrive Tuesday, Jan. 23, with sleet possible in the morning in Sussex, Warren, Bergen, and Passaic counties — primarily north of Route 78, the NWS said. Temps will be in the mid-30s. There's a chance of rain fo…
Jackknifed Tractor Trailer Snarls Traffic On Route 78 Jackknifed Tractor Trailer Snarls Traffic On Route 78
Jackknifed Tractor Trailer Snarls Traffic On Route 78 Multiple lanes were closed following a fuel spill and a jackknifed tractor trailer on Route 78 in Hunterdon County Friday, Jan. 19. It happened in the eastbound lanes, east of Exit 12 in Union Township by Perryville Rd., the New Jersey Department of Transportation said. Two left lanes of three lanes are closed, NJ DOT said. This is a developing story, check back later for additional updates.
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.
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.
Vehicle Fire Closes Portion Of Rt. 78 In Hunterdon County Vehicle Fire Closes Portion Of Rt. 78 In Hunterdon County
Vehicle Fire Closes Portion Of Rt. 78 In Hunterdon County A vehicle fire shut down a portion of Route 78 in Hunterdon County on Wednesday afternoon, Nov. 22. The vehicle went up in flames on the eastbound side east of exit 11 to CR 614/Pattenburg Road in Union Township around 2:45 p.m., according to 511NJ. Two of three right lanes were closed, causing delays of around 10 minutes. Vehicle fire on I-78 eastbound East of Exit 11 - CR 614/Pattenburg Rd (Union Twp) 2 Right lanes of 3 lanes closed 10 minute delay https://t.co/iVf0MI07dE — 511NJ I78 (@511nji78) November 22, 2023
Driver Rams NJ State Police Vehicles, Switches Cars On Route 78: Cops Driver Rams NJ State Police Vehicles, Switches Cars On Route 78: Cops
Driver Rams NJ State Police Vehicles, Switches Cars On Route 78: Cops A driver who crashed into multiple state police vehicles in Whippany Township remains at large after leading a brief pursuit before abandoning his vehicle and getting into another on Route 78, Monday, Nov. 20, authorities said. At 9:15 a.m., detectives were in a parking garage at 34 Eden Lane trying to arrest a suspect wanted in connection with a pending investigation, when the suspect rammed into the unmarked state police vehicles in an attempt to flee the scene, according to New Jersey State Police. The suspect fled east on Route 24 toward Route 78 east toward the Garden State Parkwa…
Drivers Hospitalized After Box Truck Hits Passenger Vehicle Disabled By Tire On Rt. 78: NJSP Drivers Hospitalized After Box Truck Hits Passenger Vehicle Disabled By Tire On Rt. 78: NJSP
Drivers Hospitalized After Box Truck Hits Passenger Vehicle Disabled By Tire On Rt. 78: Njsp An International box truck collided with a Ford passenger vehicle that had become disabled after hitting a tire on Route 78, sending both drivers to the hospital on Wednesday, Nov. 15, state police said. The crash occurred around 1:40 a.m. on the westbound side near milepost 17.6 in Clinton Township, NJSP Det. I Jeffrey Lebron told Daily Voice. A Ford passenger vehicle struck a tire in the roadway and became disabled in the right lane. An International box truck then hit the Ford, ran off the left side of the roadway and struck the guardrail, Lebron said. Both drivers were taken …
Crash Investigation Closes Portion Of Route 78 In Bridgewater Crash Investigation Closes Portion Of Route 78 In Bridgewater
Crash Investigation Closes Portion Of Route 78 In Bridgewater A crash investigation closed a portion of Route 78 in Bridgewater, snarling traffic for rush hour commuters on Wednesday morning, Nov. 15. The crash occurred on the eastbound side east of exit 29 to I-287/US 202/US 206 in Bridgewater around 7:50 a.m., according to 511NJ. Two of four right lanes remained closed for the investigation as of 9 a.m.: Crash investigation on I-78 eastbound East of Exit 29 - I-287/US 202/US 206 (Bridgewater Twp) 2 Right lanes of 4 lanes closed https://t.co/1a49Y4Gx8x — 511NJ I78 (@511nji78) November 15, 2023 This is a developing story. Check back for more.
Crash With Freightliner Kills Pennsylvania Driver On Route 78 In New Jersey: Police Crash With Freightliner Kills Pennsylvania Driver On Route 78 In New Jersey: Police
Crash With Freightliner Kills Pennsylvania Driver On Route 78 In New Jersey: Police A Honda driver from Pennsylvania was killed after hitting a Freightliner that was parked on the shoulder of Route 78 early on Tuesday, Nov. 7, police confirmed. Alejandro Reyes-Moya, 52, was driving a Honda CRV on the eastbound side near milepost 4.2 in Greenwich Township when he struck the back of a Freightliner pulling a utility trailer that was parked on the right shoulder around 4:15 a.m., Sgt. Charles Marchan told Daily Voice. Reyes-Moya, of Lebanon, PA, was killed in the crash, Marchan said. The crash remains under investigation and there was no further information as of press time.
Tractor Trailer Slams Four NJSP Troop Cars On Route 78 (UPDATE) Tractor Trailer Slams Four NJSP Troop Cars On Route 78 (UPDATE)
Tractor Trailer Slams Four Njsp Troop Cars On Route 78 (Update) A New Jersey State Police trooper suffered a minor injury when a tractor trailer rammed four troop cars along Route 78 Wednesday, Oct. 11, authorities said. The Volvo tractor-trailer was heading east when it collided with an Isuzu box truck around 1:50 p.m. near milepost 15.4 in Union Township (Hunterdon County), NJSP Detective I Jeffrey Lebron said. The Volvo tractor-trailer continued forward and subsequently struck one troop car, which caused a chain reaction with the three other vehicles. As a result of the crash, one trooper sustained minor injuries and was transported to a nearby…
Jackknifed Tractor-Trailer Spills Fuel, Snarls Traffic On Rt. 78 Jackknifed Tractor-Trailer Spills Fuel, Snarls Traffic On Rt. 78
Jackknifed Tractor-Trailer Spills Fuel, Snarls Traffic On Rt. 78 A jackknifed tractor-trailer caused a fuel spill and backed up traffic on Route 78 in Bedminster Thursday afternoon, Sept. 14. The accident occurred on the eastbound side east of exit 26 to CR 665/Rattlesnake Bridge Road around 1:30 p.m., according to 511NJ: Jack-knifed tractor trailer on I-78 eastbound East of Exit 26 - CR 665/Rattlesnake Bridge Rd (Bedminster Twp) right shoulder closed https://t.co/SZcmOsRiqo — 511NJ I78 (@511nji78) September 14, 2023 One of three right lanes and the shoulder were closed as crews also responded to a fuel spill a short time later. Fuel spill and J…
Crash With Injuries Snarls Traffic On Route 78 In Bedminster Crash With Injuries Snarls Traffic On Route 78 In Bedminster
Crash With Injuries Snarls Traffic On Route 78 In Bedminster A crash with injuries caused delays on Route 78 in Bedminster during rush-hour on Wednesday, Sept. 6 The crash was reported on the eastbound side west of exit 29 to I-287/US 202/US 206 in Bedminster around 3:10 p.m., according to 511NJ: Crash with Injuries on I-78 eastbound West of Exit 29 - I-287/US 202/US 206 (Bedminster Twp) All lanes closed 10-15 minute delay https://t.co/vImxZ2KH4x — 511NJ I78 (@511nji78) September 6, 2023 The crash closed all eastbound lanes, while rubbernecking delays of about 10 minutes were also being reported on the westbound side: Rubbernecking delays on…
Overturned Truck, Street Light Knockdown Shuts Traffic On Route 78 Overturned Truck, Street Light Knockdown Shuts Traffic On Route 78
Overturned Truck, Street Light Knockdown Shuts Traffic On Route 78 A crash closed traffic on Route 78 westbound early Saturday, Sept. 2. Kicking off one of the busiest travel weekends of the year, the crash was reported just west of Exit 16 in Clinton Township around 7:50 a.m. It involved an overturned truck and a toppled streetlight, 511NJ reports. Crash and Overturned Truck and Street Light Knockdown on I-78 westbound West of Exit 16 - NJ 31 North (Clinton Twp) 1 Right lane of 3 lanes closed https://t.co/HHycRlx8P2 — 511NJ I78 (@511nji78) September 2, 2023 The state's DOT shows vehicles creeping along.
Tractor Trailer Overturns On Route 78 Tractor Trailer Overturns On Route 78
Tractor Trailer Overturns On Route 78 A tractor trailer overturned on Route 78, taking out the two right lanes of the highway early Tuesday, Aug. 22. The accident happened on the westbound side of the highway just east of Exit 58 to Port Street in Newark.
Emergency Construction On Rt. 78 Slows Traffic For Rush-Hour Commuters Emergency Construction On Rt. 78 Slows Traffic For Rush-Hour Commuters
Emergency Construction On Rt. 78 Slows Traffic For Rush-Hour Commuters A portion of Route 78 was closed for emergency construction and repairs, causing delays for rush-hour commuters on Thursday, August 17. The express lanes on the eastbound side east of Exit 29 to I-287/US 202/US 206 in Bridgewater were closed around 4:20 p.m., according to 511NJ. Two of four left lanes were shut down as of 4:50 p.m. Emergency construction on I-78 express lanes eastbound East of Exit 29 - I-287/US 202/US 206 (Bridgewater Twp) 2 Left lanes of 4 lanes closed https://t.co/URyx4i0sr9 — 511NJ I78 (@511nji78) August 17, 2023
Dump Truck Overturns Within Feet Of Jackknifed Trailer On Route 78 (DEVELOPING) Dump Truck Overturns Within Feet Of Jackknifed Trailer On Route 78 (DEVELOPING)
Dump Truck Overturns Within Feet Of Jackknifed Trailer On Route 78 (Developing) A pair of crashes just yards from one another jammed Route 78 on a rainy Thursday, Aug. 10. Traffic piled up along the eastbound side of the highway near Exit 11 in Bloomsbury/Holland Twp. as of 4:20 p.m. Traffic on 78 Aug. 10.511nj.org One crash involved and overturned dump truck, another a jackknifed tractor trailer. See updates from NJDOT below: Fuel spill and Jack-knifed tractor trailer on I-78 eastbound East of Exit 11 - CR 614/Pattenburg Rd (Union Twp) 3 Left lanes of 4 lanes closed 15 minute delay https://t.co/cmsRzWLC11 — 511NJ I78 (@511nji78) August 10, 2023 Overturned …
Tractor-Trailer Splits, Closing Route 78 In Somerset County (DEVELOPING) Tractor-Trailer Splits, Closing Route 78 In Somerset County (DEVELOPING)
Tractor-Trailer Splits, Closing Route 78 In Somerset County (Developing) A tractor-trailer split and closed a portion of Route 78 in Somerset County before dawn on Wednesday, July 26, developing reports say. The accident occurred on the eastbound ramp to the northbound exit 29 ramp at Route 287/US 202/US 206 in Bedminster around 4:30 a.m., according to 511NJ. Split tractor trailer on I-78 ramp eastbound ramp to northbound Exit 29 - I-287/US 202/US 206 (Bedminster Twp) All lanes closed https://t.co/Da1g0Dws9V — 511NJ I78 (@511nji78) July 26, 2023 All lanes remained shut down as of 8:20 a.m., though the exit to Route 287 south in Somerville was open. Spli…