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Montville, New Jersey

Jackknifed Trailer Slows Traffic On Route 80 Jackknifed Trailer Slows Traffic On Route 80
Jackknifed Trailer Slows Traffic On Route 80 A jackknifed tractor-trailer slowed traffic along Route 80 in Morris County Wednesday morning, Aug. 16. The crash occurred at 3:45 a.m. on the eastbound side of the highway in Montville, New Jersey State Police Sgt. Philip Curry said. The driver lost control, ran off the roadway to the left, and struck a guardrail. The tractor trailer continued forward, jackknifing, and coming to a final rest in the right shoulder and grass area next to the right shoulder.  As a result, the right and left lanes were closed for approximately four hours, cutting into the morning rush. The driver suffer…