Driver, Passenger Hospitalized As Car Strikes Tree In Mercer County: Police

A driver and passenger were hospitalized with serious injuries after the vehicle struck a tree in Mercer County, authorities said.

Pitman Avenue near Rennie St. in Hamilton
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Valerie Musson

05/27/2022 10:14 a.m.

Ashley Williams, 35, was behind the wheel of a 2003 Acura TL heading southbound on Pitman Avenue near Rennie St. in Hamilton when she struck a tree around 5:50 p.m. on Thursday, May 26, Hamilton Police said.

The vehicle continued southbound and eventually came to a stop after Williams was ejected, police said.

Her passenger, Cedric Williams, 59, was extricated by the Hamilton Fire Division, authorities said.

The victims — both from Hamilton — were taken to Capital Health Hospital at Fuld for treatment of serious injuries.

Meanwhile, an 11-year-old boy who was sitting in the back seat was unharmed and released to a family member.

The crash remains under investigation. Witnesses are asked to contact the Hamilton Police Traffic Unit at (609) 581-4000.

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