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Fatal Crashes Disrupt Traffic In Central Jersey (UPDATED) Fatal Crashes Disrupt Traffic In Central Jersey (UPDATED)
Fatal Crashes Disrupt Traffic In Central Jersey (Updated) A pair of fatal serious crashes disrupted traffic in South Brunswick on Tuesday morning, April 23, according to the Middlesex County Prosecutor's Office. There was a fatal crash investigation on Route 1 northbound north of New Road, closing two of three lanes, at about 7:50 a.m., according to the New Jersey Department of Transportation. Route 1 was reopened by 11:40 a.m., police said. JUST IN: 1 person killed in crash on Route 1 north in #SouthBrunswick, police say. Heavy delays are expected. #traffic #alert https://t.co/WPQZrMymSD — News12NJ (@News12NJ) April 23, 2024 The other fatal…

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by Jon Craig
Police & Fire
SEVERE INJURY: Female Driver, 94, Drags Female Pedestrian, 75, Outside NJ Public Library SEVERE INJURY: Female Driver, 94, Drags Female Pedestrian, 75, Outside NJ Public Library
Severe Injury: Female Driver, 94, Drags Female Pedestrian, 75, Outside NJ Public Library A 75-year-old Paramus woman who was struck and dragged 20 feet by a sedan driven by a 94-year-old borough resident over the weekend has died, authorities confirmed. Helen Koons was in the crosswalk in the rear parking lot of the Paramus Public Library off East Century Road when the 2013 Toyota Corolla dragged her around 12:45 p.m. Saturday, March 16, Police Chief Robert M. Guidetti said. She was semi-alert when taken to Hackensack University Medical Center, the deputy chief said. Koons was pronounced dead at the hospital at 11:42 a.m. Sunday, he said. Boyd A. Loving for DAILY VOICE…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Traffic
Crash Investigation Closes Portion Of Route 78 In Bridgewater Crash Investigation Closes Portion Of Route 78 In Bridgewater
Crash Investigation Closes Portion Of Route 78 In Bridgewater A crash investigation closed a portion of Route 78 in Bridgewater, snarling traffic for rush hour commuters on Wednesday morning, Nov. 15. The crash occurred on the eastbound side east of exit 29 to I-287/US 202/US 206 in Bridgewater around 7:50 a.m., according to 511NJ. Two of four right lanes remained closed for the investigation as of 9 a.m.: Crash investigation on I-78 eastbound East of Exit 29 - I-287/US 202/US 206 (Bridgewater Twp) 2 Right lanes of 4 lanes closed https://t.co/1a49Y4Gx8x — 511NJ I78 (@511nji78) November 15, 2023 This is a developing story. Check back for more.

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by Valerie Musson
Traffic
Serious Crash Closes Route 71 In Monmouth County Serious Crash Closes Route 71 In Monmouth County
Serious Crash Closes Route 71 In Monmouth County A serious crash closed Route 71 in Monmouth County. A crash investigation was underway at about 7:30 a.m. Monday, Oct. 23 between Roosevelt Avenue in Deal and Roosevelt Avenue in Long Branch, according to the New Jersey Department of Transportation. All lanes were closed and detoured, 511nj.org reported.

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by Jon Craig
Traffic
Crash Investigation Closes Rt. 287 Ramp For Hours, Snarls Traffic In Bedminster Crash Investigation Closes Rt. 287 Ramp For Hours, Snarls Traffic In Bedminster
Crash Investigation Closes Rt. 287 Ramp For Hours, Snarls Traffic In Bedminster An early morning crash and follow-up investigation closed a southbound ramp on Route 287 in Bedminster on Friday, August 25, developing reports say. A vehicle veered off the roadway at the southbound ramp to exit 22 - Rt. 202 in Bedminster around 5:40 a.m., according to 511NJ: Vehicle off the roadway on I-287 southbound ramp to Exit 22 - US 202 (Bedminster Twp) All lanes closed https://t.co/fBrKMV5QW2 — 511NJ I287 (@511nji287) August 25, 2023 The investigation that followed left all lanes closed as of 11 a.m., causing delays of around 15 minutes. Delays on I-287 southbound between …

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by Valerie Musson
Police & Fire
PA Passenger Thrown From Box Truck In Hunterdon County Crash On Route 78: State Police PA Passenger Thrown From Box Truck In Hunterdon County Crash On Route 78: State Police
PA Passenger Thrown From Box Truck In Hunterdon County Crash On Route 78: State Police A Pennsylvania passenger was seriously hurt after being thrown from a box truck in a Hunterdon County crash on Route 78, state police confirmed. A Hino box truck was traveling in the westbound lanes when it veered off the left side of the roadway, hitting the center guardrail and overhead sign support near milepost 18.2 in Clinton Township shortly after 6:40 p.m. on Wednesday, March 16, NJSP Sgt. Philip Curry told DailyVoice.com. Its passenger, Johnnie Brackett, 37, of Allentown, was thrown from the truck and suffered serious injuries, Curry said. Initial reports stated that the victim wa…

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by Valerie Musson
Police & Fire
Trapped Victim Dies In Route 287 Car Fire, State Police Say Trapped Victim Dies In Route 287 Car Fire, State Police Say
Trapped Victim Dies In Route 287 Car Fire, State Police Say One person died after becoming trapped in a car fire on Route 287 Thursday afternoon, state police confirmed. The vehicle went up in flames in the southbound lanes near milepost 32.2 in Harding Township just after 3:15 p.m., NJSP Sgt. Alejandro Goez told DailyVoice.com. There was one confirmed fatality, Goez said. Delays of 15 to 20 minutes were being reported, according to 511NJ. Crash investigation and Vehicle fire on I-287 southbound South of Exit 33 - Harter Rd/US 202 (Harding Twp) 2 Right lanes of 3 lanes closed 15-20 minute delay use caution https://t.co/aNQkUPUbpL — 511NJ I287 …

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by Valerie Musson
Police & Fire
Driver In Head-On Crash That Killed NJ Police Officer Heading Home From Work Charged Driver In Head-On Crash That Killed NJ Police Officer Heading Home From Work Charged
Driver In Head-On Crash That Killed NJ Police Officer Heading Home From Work Charged A woman has been charged with vehicular homicide and assault by auto in a June 2020 crash that left a New Jersey police officer heading home from work dead. Taquaysha Bell, 29, of Trenton, was heading west on White Horse Pike on June 19, when she swerved into oncoming traffic and struck a vehicle head-on,  Acting Atlantic County Prosecutor Cary Shill announced. The other driver, Michael Luko, 53, of Mays Landing. He was an officer with the New Jersey Human Services Police Department, and was traveling home from work. He was rushed to an area hospital, where he was pronounced …

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by Cecilia Levine