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Serious Crash Closes NJ Turnpike In Mercer County Serious Crash Closes NJ Turnpike In Mercer County
Serious Crash Closes NJ Turnpike In Mercer County A serious crash was blocking all lanes of the New Jersey Turnpike in Mercer County, authorities said. The crash involved an overturned tractor-trailer, according to the NJ Turnpike Authority. It occurred shortly after 4 p.m. on Tuesday, June 13 on the Outer Roadway northbound North of Interchange 7A (I-195) in Robbinsville. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES
Burlington County Man, 39, Killed In Crash Near NJ Turnpike: State Police Burlington County Man, 39, Killed In Crash Near NJ Turnpike: State Police
Burlington County Man, 39, Killed In Crash Near NJ Turnpike: State Police A 39-year-old man from Burlington County was killed when he struck a tractor-trailer approaching the New Jersey Turnpike, authorities said. Marcos Cabrera, of Florence, crashed at 12:45 p.m. Monday, Dec. 12 at Interchange 10 in Edison, New Jersey State Police said. Marcos Cabrera's family shared their loss on Facebook.Facebook Family members shared their deep loss and despair on Facebook. Elisa C Minissale wrote: "I am completely heartbroken. 💔 I lost my brother Marcos Cabrera today in a tragic car accident. The world feels so empty without my "Broski", my protector, my best friend."  …
VIDEO: Motorists Report Tractor-Trailer Weaving Before Driver Is Killed In Fiery Route 80 Crash VIDEO: Motorists Report Tractor-Trailer Weaving Before Driver Is Killed In Fiery Route 80 Crash
Video: Motorists Report Tractor-Trailer Weaving Before Driver Is Killed In Fiery Route 80 Crash UPDATE: A tractor-trailer driver apparently suffered a medical emergency before he died in a fiery crash off Route 80, authorities confirmed. Motorists had just reported the rig weaving back and forth in front of them when it barreled off the westbound highway close to the site of the old Marcal plant in Elmwood Park shortly before 8:30 p.m. Saturday,  New Jersey State Police Sgt. Alejandro Goez said. First it drifted onto the right shoulder, then it struck the guardrail and continued over the curbed median at the Exit 61 on-ramp before plowing through another guardrail and plummeting off …
Good Samaritan Struck, Seriously Hurt After NJ Turnpike Crash: State Police Good Samaritan Struck, Seriously Hurt After NJ Turnpike Crash: State Police
Good Samaritan Struck, Seriously Hurt After NJ Turnpike Crash: State Police A good Samaritan was struck and seriously hurt while standing along the New Jersey Turnpike after an earlier crash. A tractor-trailer had hit a stalled vehicle and the good Samaritan was on the northbound side assisting the driver of a Volkswagen Golf that became disabled in the center lane after a previous crash near milepost 42 in Mount Laurel at about 12:15 a.m, Friday, said Sgt. Alejandro Goez, a spokeswoman for the New Jersey State Police. The Volkswagen had become disabled in the center lane with no lights after a collision with a BMW, Goez said.  The good Samaritan and the driv…
NJ Man Killed In PA Turnpike Crash That Left Tractor-Trailer Sprawled Across Highway (PHOTOS) NJ Man Killed In PA Turnpike Crash That Left Tractor-Trailer Sprawled Across Highway (PHOTOS)
NJ Man Killed In PA Turnpike Crash That Left Tractor-Trailer Sprawled Across Highway (Photos) A New Jersey man was killed in a violent crash involving a tractor trailer and several cars on the PA Turnpike Friday, July 29, authorities said (scroll for photos). The crash occurred on the Northeast Extension in Carbon County 5:45 p.m. near Mahoning Valley Exit #74. Photos show the tractor's cab and trailer stretched across both sides of the median. Motorist Chris Jones detailed the scene in a Facebook post. "The accident involved a southbound tractor trailer that jackknifed to its left as the tractor jumped partway over the wall, badly damaging the wall itself with large holes," he wr…
Motorcycle Collides With Tractor-Trailer In Cumberland County (DEVELOPING) Motorcycle Collides With Tractor-Trailer In Cumberland County (DEVELOPING)
Motorcycle Collides With Tractor-Trailer In Cumberland County (Developing) A motorcyclist collided with a tractor-trailer in Cumberland County, according to developing and unconfirmed reports. The crash occurred before 4:30 p.m. at North Mill and West Garden roads in Vineland|,  initial reports said. A medical helicopter had been called to airlift the motorcycle victim. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES
Tractor-Trailer Jackknifes On NJ Turnpike: State Police Tractor-Trailer Jackknifes On NJ Turnpike: State Police
Tractor-Trailer Jackknifes On NJ Turnpike: State Police UPDATED: Two tractor-trailers and a Mercedes Benz were involved in a collision on the southbound lanes of the New Jersey Turnpike in Burlington County, authorities said. The crash was reported at 12:25 p.m. on Friday, April 8 at milepost 54 of the outer roadway in Bordentown, State Police said. One of the tractor-trailers jackknifed, Sgt. Alejandro Goez, a State Police spokesman, said. The driver of the Mercedes sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was taken to an area hospital, Goez said.  All lanes have been reopened.  The crash remains under investigation.
South Jersey Driver Killed In Route 130 Collision With Tractor-Trailer South Jersey Driver Killed In Route 130 Collision With Tractor-Trailer
South Jersey Driver Killed In Route 130 Collision With Tractor-Trailer A 58-year-old man from South Jersey was killed when his van collided with a tractor trailer, authorities said. The crash occurred at 8:08 p.m. on Monday, according to Bordentown Township police.  David Jenkins of 3rd Ave. in Pemberton was traveling northbound on Route 130 near Taconic Road when his 2005 Dodge Caravan collided with a tractor trailer, police said. The truck was operated by Eugene Mercer Jr., 58, of West Ave. in Bridgeport, CT. Jenkins sustained fatal injuries as a result of the collision, police said. Bordentown police continue to investigate the cause of the collisio…
Driver Killed In Turnpike Crash ID'd As Central Jersey Man, 31 Driver Killed In Turnpike Crash ID'd As Central Jersey Man, 31
Driver Killed In Turnpike Crash ID'd As Central Jersey Man, 31 Authorities have identified the driver killed in a collision on the New Jersey Turnpike. Andrew N. Disney, 31, of Edison, was killed when his sedan slammed into the rear of a tractor-trailer pulled over along the turnpike, according to New Jersey State Police Trooper Brandi Slota. Good Samaritans tried to rescue Disney from the wreckage at about 2 p.m. on Monday. Videos show a silver sedan wedged underneath a tractor trailer -- the driver slumped over the steering wheel. New Jersey State Police Sgt. Philip Curry says the crash occurred on the northbound side of the western spur near mile…
Family Of 7 Hurt In South Jersey I-295 Rollover Crash Family Of 7 Hurt In South Jersey I-295 Rollover Crash
Family Of 7 Hurt In South Jersey I-295 Rollover Crash Five children and their parents were injured early Monday during a rollover crash in South Jersey. The northbound crash occurred about 12:20 a.m. on Interstate 295 in Mount Laurel, authorities said.  10-TV Philadelphia reported that the driver of the crashed minivan was cut off by a tractor-trailer, flipped and struck a guardrail, according to 10-TV Philadelphia. New Jersey State Police were investigating. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES
Several Motorcyclists Injured In NJ Turnpike Crash With Tractor-Trailer Several Motorcyclists Injured In NJ Turnpike Crash With Tractor-Trailer
Several Motorcyclists Injured In NJ Turnpike Crash With Tractor-Trailer Several motorcyclists were involved in a crash with a tractor-trailer Friday night on the New Jersey Turnpike in East Rutherford, responders said. Five ambulances were initially requested following the crash at mile marker 115 on the turnpike's western spur shortly after 11:30 p.m. At least three motorcycles were involved, responders said. CHECK BACK FOR MORE DETAILS
Back-To-Back Route 95 Crashes: Teaneck Native Killed By Tractor-Trailer, Police Car Hit Back-To-Back Route 95 Crashes: Teaneck Native Killed By Tractor-Trailer, Police Car Hit
Back-To-Back Route 95 Crashes: Teaneck Native Killed By Tractor-Trailer, Police Car Hit A 21-year-old Teaneck native was killed when she got out of her car following a crash on Route 95 in Fort Lee late Wednesday and was struck by a tractor-trailer. Jada Smith was pronounced dead at the scene after CPR efforts failed, responders said. Smith, of Brooklyn, was headed back to Teaneck with fellow family members in two vehicles when she was involved in a crash in the southbound express lanes, responders said. Smith's mom and dad were in a car behind hers coming off the George Washington at the time. Smith got out of her SUV to call her mother and was standing in the road on the p…