State Police: 3 Hospitalized After Mercedes Van Strikes SUV On Route 80 In Morris County

Three occupants of an SUV were hospitalized after being struck by a Mercedes van on Route 80 in Morris County Monday night, state police said.

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Valerie Musson

07/20/2021 2:11 p.m.

The driver of a Toyota 4Runner was backing up in the right lane of Rt. 80 westbound when the vehicle was struck by a Mercedes van, causing the SUV to overturn near milepost 35 in Rockaway Township just after 9:30 p.m., NJSP Sgt. Philip Curry told Daily Voice.

Three Toyota occupants were taken to Morristown Medical Center with injuries considered non-life-threatening, Curry said.

The Mercedes driver was uninjured in the crash, which remains under investigation, police said.

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