Police: SUV Goes Up In Flames After Driver Swerves To Avoid Deer In East Hanover

A 22-year-old SUV driver hit a tree after swerving to avoid a deer, causing the vehicle to go up in flames in a fiery East Hanover crash Thursday morning, authorities said.

189 River Rd. in East Hanover
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Valerie Musson

09/18/2020 9:42 a.m.

The crash occurred near the intersection of Herman Street and River Road around 4 a.m., East Hanover Police Sgt. Thomas McPartland told Daily Voice.

The vehicle — a 2007 GMC Yukon — became engulfed in flames after hitting the tree near 189 River Rd., McPartland said.

The driver was able to escape the vehicle with a minor head injury and refused additional medical treatment, McPartland said.

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