SHARE

PA Man, 27, Seriously Hurt In Fiery Garden State Parkway Crash

A 27-year-old driver from Allentown, PA was seriously hurt in an early-morning crash on the Garden State Parkway Sunday, June 26, authorities said.

New Jersey State Police

New Jersey State Police

Photo Credit: NJSP

Mafer Fermin Pena was rear-ended by an Acura near mile post 137.9 on the northbound side of the highway in Cranford around 4:45 a.m., New Jersey State Police Trooper Brandi Slota said.

The Mazda traveled off the roadway to the right and struck a tree, and the Acura subsequently caught fire.

Pena was hospitalized with serious injuries.

The investigation remains active and ongoing.

to follow Daily Voice Garfield-Lodi and receive free news updates.

SCROLL TO NEXT ARTICLE