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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
Philadelphia Tractor Trailer Driver Killed In Fiery Multi-Truck Route 78 Crash Philadelphia Tractor Trailer Driver Killed In Fiery Multi-Truck Route 78 Crash
Philadelphia Tractor Trailer Driver Killed In Fiery Multi-Truck Route 78 Crash A 45-year-old Philadelphia Freightliner driver was killed when his vehicle veered off Route 78 in Newark, NJ and struck more tractor trailers after crossing several highway lanes causing a fiery crash early Saturday, July 16, authorities said. Israel Herrera Flores was heading east in the left lane of the local lanes when he struck the left metal guardrail around 6:15 a.m. at milepost 57.4, New Jersey State Police Trooper Brandi Slota said. The Freightliner traveled east until the guardrail ended and then began crossing roadways to the left. The Freightliner traveled across curbed medi…

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
Driver Hospitalized As Dump Truck Carrying Stone Flips In Warren County: State Police Driver Hospitalized As Dump Truck Carrying Stone Flips In Warren County: State Police
Driver Hospitalized As Dump Truck Carrying Stone Flips In Warren County: State Police A dump truck driver was hospitalized following a crash in Warren County, state police confirmed. The truck was carrying stone on Foul Rift Road in White Township when it overturned near the intersection at South Foul Rift Road shortly before 10 a.m. on Monday, June 13, NJSP Tpr. II Charles Marchan told DailyVoice.com. The driver was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries, Marchan said. A medical helicopter was also placed on standby, according to initial reports. The crash remains under investigation, police said.

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by Valerie Musson
Police & Fire
Truck Slams Into Warren County Home (PHOTOS) Truck Slams Into Warren County Home (PHOTOS)
Truck Slams Into Warren County Home (Photos) Numerous emergency crews rushed to the scene of a truck that slammed into a home in Warren County. The Oxford Emergency Squad responded to the crash at a home in Oxford shortly after 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 1, the department said. The vehicle was unoccupied at the time of the crash, according to South Branch Emergency Services, Inc., which also responded. Crews worked to stabilize the home and remove the truck without causing additional damage. No injuries were reported. Other assisting agencies include the Washington Township Police Department, Oxford Volunteer Fire Department, Wa…

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by Valerie Musson
Police & Fire
Tractor Trailer Overturns On NJ Turnpike: State Police Tractor Trailer Overturns On NJ Turnpike: State Police
Tractor Trailer Overturns On NJ Turnpike: State Police A tractor-trailer overturned on the New Jersey Turnpike early Friday, April 15, authorities confirmed. The crash happened on the 15X interchange in Secaucus around 6:55 a.m., NJ State Police Sgt. Philip Curry said. One person was seriously injured, but police did not say whether it was the truck driver. No further information was provided. This story is developing. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.

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by Nicole Acosta
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
News
Pickup Truck Plows Into Bergen County Convenience Store Pickup Truck Plows Into Bergen County Convenience Store
Pickup Truck Plows Into Bergen County Convenience Store A pickup truck plowed into a Hillsdale convenience store Sunday night. No injuries were reported after the truck crashed through the front of the Quick Shop on Patterson Street off Hillsdale Avenue shortly after 8 p.m. Borough police and firefighters were among the responders. The truck was towed and a building inspector was notified to determine whether there was any structural damage to the building. The pickup crashed through the front doors of the Quick Stop on Patterson Street in Hillsdale.HILLSDALE FIRE DEPT Quick Stop, 48 Patterson Street, HillsdaleZack Sonshine for DAILY VO…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Police & Fire
State Police: Box Truck Overturns, Spills Tires, Debris Across Route 78 State Police: Box Truck Overturns, Spills Tires, Debris Across Route 78
State Police: Box Truck Overturns, Spills Tires, Debris Across Route 78 Route 78 eastbound was shut down for more than three hours Tuesday morning after a box truck overturned and spilled tires and debris all over the roadway, state police said. The truck overturned near milepost 29.8 between Lebanon and Bedminster, causing the tires and debris inside to spill onto the road shortly before 6:30 a.m., NJSP Sgt. Lawrence Peele said. The driver was taken to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, Peele said. All lanes were re-opened around 9:30 a.m., Peele said. The cause of the crash remains under investigation. 

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by Valerie Musson