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Freightliner Driver Killed In 287 Crash Was PA Firefighter Who ‘Would Do Anything For Anyone' Freightliner Driver Killed In 287 Crash Was PA Firefighter Who ‘Would Do Anything For Anyone'
Freightliner Driver Killed In 287 Crash Was PA Firefighter Who ‘Would Do Anything For Anyone' The Freightliner driver killed in last week’s crash on Route 287 was a PA firefighter remembered for his kind heart and willingness to help others. Edward A. Facer, 48, was driving a Freightliner tractor southbound when it ran off the right side of the highway, through the guardrail, and down an embankment near milepost 22.5 in Bedminster around 5:10 a.m. on Friday, August 25, NJSP Det. Jeffrey Lebron told Daily Voice. Facer, of Port Matilda, PA, was killed in the crash. Those who knew and loved Facer immediately shared tributes on social media, including the Port Matilda Fire Co. 15, with…

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by Valerie Musson
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Truck Flips On New Jersey Turnpike Truck Flips On New Jersey Turnpike
Truck Flips On New Jersey Turnpike A truck overturned on the New Jersey Turnpike in Middlesex County, authorities said. The crash occurred at about 10:20 a.m. Tuesday, June 6 outside entry Interchange 11 (Garden State Parkway) in Woodbridge, according to the New Jersey Turnpike Authority. The right shoulder was blocked, 511nj.org reported. New Jersey State Police said there were no injuries in the crash.

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by Jon Craig
Police & Fire
Truck Flips On NJ Turnpike, Eastbound Lanes Blocked Truck Flips On NJ Turnpike, Eastbound Lanes Blocked
Truck Flips On NJ Turnpike, Eastbound Lanes Blocked A truck flipped and blocked all lanes of the New Jersey Turnpike eastbound in Carteret, authorities said. The crash occurred at 12:17 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 2 at the entrance ramp from Roosevelt Avenue to Interchange 12, according to the state Department of Transportation. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES.

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by Jon Craig
Police & Fire
Truck Crash Causes Heavy Delays At Central Jersey Rush (DEVELOPING) Truck Crash Causes Heavy Delays At Central Jersey Rush (DEVELOPING)
Truck Crash Causes Heavy Delays At Central Jersey Rush (Developing) A crash involving a truck was causing heavy traffic delays in Central Jersey, according to developing and unconfirmed reports. The crash occurred shortly before 4:30 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 8 on the Basilone Bridge in New Brunswick, initial reports said. There were heavy truck lane delays, a report said. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES

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by Jon Craig
Police & Fire
Truck Topples Pole, Live Wires Across Route 9 In Central Jersey (DEVELOPING) Truck Topples Pole, Live Wires Across Route 9 In Central Jersey (DEVELOPING)
Truck Topples Pole, Live Wires Across Route 9 In Central Jersey (Developing) A truck smashed into a pole on Route 9, toppling live wires, according to developing and unconfirmed reports. The crash occurred at about 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 5 near Smith Street in Woodbridge Township, initial reports said. High tension wires purportedly were down near the Route 440 bridge overpass, an unconfirmed report said. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES

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by Jon Craig
Police & Fire
Dump Truck Driver, 24, Killed In Garden State Parkway Rollover Crash Dump Truck Driver, 24, Killed In Garden State Parkway Rollover Crash
Dump Truck Driver, 24, Killed In Garden State Parkway Rollover Crash A 24-year-old dump truck driver was killed in a crash on the Garden State Parkway Wednesday, New Jersey State Police said. The truck went off the road and struck a guardrail then overturned into the embankment in the median on the southbound side of the highway at milepost 37.4 around 2:30 p.m., NJSP Trooper Alejandro Goez said. The driver, Brandon Lawson, of Manchester Township, was pronounced dead a the scene. No other vehicles or passengers were involved.

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by Cecilia Levine