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91-Year-Old NJ Driver Killed In Chain-Reaction Crash On I-80 Exit Ramp
A 91-year-old Boonton man was killed in a chain-reaction crash on Interstate 80 in Morris County Thursday morning, May 7, police said. Troopers responded to the crash at 8:40 a.m. on I-80 west near milepost 34.4 in Rockaway Township, New Jersey State Police Detective Sgt. Caitlin Brennan said. A Chevrolet SUV, Hyundai SUV, Honda passenger vehicle, and Kia passenger vehicle were traveling west when the crash occurred. Investigators said the Chevrolet was reversing on the right shoulder of Exit 34B before entering the exit lanes, where it was struck by the Hyundai. The Hyundai then…
Police & Fire
Crash Snarls Traffic On GSP In Union County: NJ DOT
A crash on the Garden State Parkway is causing delays in Union County on Tuesday afternoon, March 10, authorities said. The crash occurred on the Garden State Parkway southbound by Exit 136 at Central Avenue in Clark, the New Jersey Department of Transportation said. Two left lanes are blocked as a result of the crash causing traffic to be heavily backed up, NJ DOT said.
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Passenger Flies Off Motorcycle, Dies In Route 287 Crash:
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A 35-year-old woman from Wisconsin was killed in a motorcycle crash on Interstate 287 in Somerset County late Saturday, June 21, according to New Jersey State Police. Troopers responded around 10:19 p.m. to the northbound lanes near milepost 28.4 in Bernards Township, Sgt. Charles Marchan said. A Harley-Davidson motorcycle and a Volkswagen passenger car were both traveling north when, near milepost 28.4, the Harley-Davidson impacted the Volkswagen, Marchan said. As a result of the collision, the vehicles ran off the road to the right, Marchan said. Tonya Reetz, a 35-year-old female f…
Police & Fire
NJ Motorcyclists Hospitalized After Crash On Route 15 In PA: Police
A crash between two motorcycles on Route 15 in Upper Allen left both riders hospitalized, local police said. The wreck happened just after 1 p.m. on Friday, May 23, 2025, near the Cumberland Parkway exit, Upper Allen Township Police announced. The rider of a black motorcycle slowed down due to heavy traffic and swerved left to avoid another bike, according to investigators. A silver motorcycle behind it was unable to react in time and rear-ended the black motorcycle, causing both to crash onto the roadway. Both motorcyclists were hurt and taken to a nearby hospital for evaluation, police s…
Traffic
'Not A Pothole:' Emergency Repairs Close Route 80
Yet another portion of Route 80 is currently closed for repairs. This time, it's not a pothole causing trouble, officials said. Two lanes and a shoulder of the eastbound lanes near Exit 37 in Rockaway were shut down shortly after 5 p.m. on May 12, according to the New Jersey Department of Transportation. The closures were caused by a collapsed sewer basin, NJDOT said. Officials noted that the issue is not a sinkhole. Crews were responding Monday night and expected to work overnight to fix the damaged drainage system. It was not immediately clear how long the repairs would take. D…
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Crash On Garden State Parkway Shuts 3 Lanes, Sparks Major Delays
A crash on the Garden State Parkway northbound in Clark shut down three left lanes Wednesday evening, May 7 causing heavy traffic delays into Woodbridge, officials said. The crash was reported at 7:03 p.m., near Exit 136 (Stiles Street) in Clark Township, according to the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT). As of 7:30 p.m., three left lanes remained closed and northbound traffic was heavily backed up. Commuters were advised to avoid the area and expect extended delays. No injuries had been confirmed by officials as of press time. This is a developing story. Check back with D…
Police & Fire
Lumber Truck Overturns On NJ Turnpike Exit Ramp, Driver Hospitalized
A lumber truck overturned on the New Jersey Turnpike - Western Spur Friday afternoon, blocking traffic and sending the driver to the hospital, officials said. The crash occurred around 2:39 p.m. on April 25 on the northbound exit ramp at Interchange 16W - NJ 3, in East Rutherford, according to the East Rutherford Fire Department. “The driver was extricated prior to our arrival and was transported to the hospital,” East Rutherford FD said. As of 2:47 p.m., the right lane and shoulder were blocked, according to the New Jersey Department of Transportation. As of press time, major delays were …
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Cops ID Driver Killed, Release Details In NJ Turnpike Crash (
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A 67-year-old man was killed in a chain-reaction crash involving four vehicles on the New Jersey Turnpike in Woodbridge early Saturday, April 19, authorities said. Troopers responded at 3:48 a.m. to the southbound inner roadway near milepost 94.6, according to New Jersey State Police Sgt. Jeffrey Lebron said. A Chevrolet Malibu and a Mazda CX-5 were both heading south when the Mazda struck the rear of the Chevrolet, Lebron said. Both vehicles veered off the roadway to the right, impacted the guardrail, and then reentered the roadway, becoming disabled in the travel lanes, he said. A Toyot…
Police & Fire
BMW Driver, 28, Dead In Bergen County Crash With Tractor Trailer On NJ Turnpike: State Police
A 28-year-old BMW driver was killed in a crash involving a tractor-trailer on the New Jersey Turnpike early Wednesday morning, March 19, authorities said. New Jersey State Police responded to the southbound lanes at milepost 113.6 in East Rutherford at approximately 3:35 a.m., according to Sgt. Jeffrey Lebron of the NJSP Office of Public Information. Rasheed Folaji, of Irvington, was behind the wheel of a BMW that struck the rear of the slowing tractor-trailer along the western spur, Lebron said. Folaji died in the crash, police said. No other injuries were reported. The cause of the cras…
Police & Fire
Multiple Victims Injured When Tractor-Trailer Slams Line Of Slowing Cars On Route 80: Police
A multi-vehicle crash caused by a tractor-trailer on Route 80 earlier this week left multiple people injured on Monday evening, March 17, authorities said. New Jersey State Police responded to the eastbound lanes near milepost 32.2 at 6:10 p.m. in Roxbury, after a Subaru SUV, Honda SUV, Mazda passenger car, and Volvo tractor-trailer collided, according to Sgt. Jeffrey Lebron. Investigators determined that the Subaru, Honda, and Mazda had slowed for traffic when the Volvo rear-ended all three vehicles before veering off the road and striking the guardrail, police said. The crash left a 62-y…
Police & Fire
Route 80 Sinkhole: Highway Remains Closed Day Later
A stretch of Route 80 remains closed Friday, Dec. 27, the day after a sinkhole opened forcing multiple closures and delays. According to the NJDOT site, the sinkhole is in the eastbound lanes near Exit 34 in Wharton. #BreakingNews: A #sinkhole is halting traffic on I-80 in Morris County as crews make emergency repairs - https://t.co/MO3jT4W3Hx#NewJersey pic.twitter.com/yjEhuc4mKI — News12NJ (@News12NJ) December 26, 2024 All lanes were closed as of Friday morning. The following detours are in place until further notice: Motorists on I-80 eastbound are being directed to take Exit…
Traffic
Route 1 Crash Bogs Down Lunchtime Traffic In Central Jersey:
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A crash on Route 1 in South Brunswick caused lane closures and disrupted traffic during the midday commute, officials said. The crash on Route 1 North near Black Horse Lane shut down the right lane and shoulder of the two-lane roadway on Friday, Dec. 13, according to the state Department of Transportation. The crash was first reported at around 11:25 a.m. Authorities worked to clear the scene as delays built in the area. Drivers were urged to find alternate routes or prepare for slower travel. Details about the cause of the crash and whether there were any injuries were not immed…
Police & Fire
Small Plane That Took Off From NJ Crashes On I-684, 1 Dead
One person was killed and another survived a small plane crash along I-684 in Westchester, NY, on Thursday night, Dec. 12, New York State Police confirmed. UPDATE: Cops ID NJ Pilot, NY Passenger Killed In I-684 Plane Crash The FAA said that the pilot of the single-engine Tecnam P-2008 had reported engine issues before crashing around 7:15 p.m. The crash occurred near Exit 2 in Harrison, according to a statement from NYSP. Flight data shows that the plane departed from Linden, NJ. Multiple Jewish news outlets including the Monsey Scoop identified the person killed as 32-year-old Yankel (Yaa…
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Crash Shuts Route 3, NJ Turnpike Ramp In North Bergen
All lanes were closed due to a crash on a New Jersey Turnpike ramp on Friday, Nov. 22. The NJDOT site says the crash happened on the eastbound entrance ramp from Route 3 around 3:45 p.m. As of press time, all lanes were closed with traffic getting by in the shoulder.
Police & Fire
Crash On NJ Turnpike Shuts 2 Lanes Near Newark Airport
A crash on the New Jersey Turnpike near Newark Liberty International Airport caused significant delays Monday morning, Nov. 19, closing two left lanes in the northbound lanes, authorities said. The accident occurred around 8:30 a.m., just north of Interchange 13A, affecting traffic on Route 1&9 and surrounding areas. Emergency response vehicles were on the scene as of 9:10 a.m., working to clear the wreckage. Motorists are advised to expect delays and use alternate routes if possible. No information about injuries or the cause of the crash has been released at this time. This is a deve…
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13 Hurt In Crash Involving Bus Carrying Military Personnel On NJ Turnpike: Report
Thirteen people were hurt in a crash on the NJ Turnpike involving a bus carrying military personnel, 6abc reports. The passenger bus had broke down was heading north and was in the right lane and right shoulder when it was struck by a tractor trailer just before 1 p.m. at milepost 25.6 in Runnemede, New Jersey State Police Sgt. Jeffrey Lebron said. "There were multiple non-life-threatening injuries of occupants on the bus and the driver of the tractor-trailer," Lebron said. Among those injured were 12 people on the bus, which was coming from Maryland, according to 6abc. No further details…
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Truck Fire Closes Two Lanes On Route 78 In Union County: DOT
A truck fire on Route 78 in Union Township on the afternoon of Wednesday, Oct. 2 is causing heavy delays, authorities said. The truck fire occurred on Route 78 East West of Exit 13 on Union Township and has caused two right lanes of three lanes to be closed, the New Jersey Department of Transportation said. The current travel time is 45 to 50 minutes, the New Jersey Department of Transportation said.
Police & Fire
Would-Be Jumper Hospitalized After Closing Lanes Of George Washington Bridge (
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A would-be George Washington Bridge jumper was hospitalized Tuesday night, Sept. 24, after bringing traffic along the bridge to a halt, authorities said. A spokesperson for the Port Authority Police Department confirmed the investigation but not have any further information as of 7:40 p.m. Wednesday morning, a spokesperson said that the incident was reported at 5:42 p.m. near the 179th Street ramp in the westbound lanes. All lanes along the ramp were closed. The man was removed and taken to a local hospital, the PAPD said. Traffic resumed at 7:24 p.m.
Police & Fire
Stunning Video Shows Route 55 Wrong-Way Driver Before Deadly NJ Wreck: Report
A 62-year-old man from Philadelphia and a 53-year-old woman from Deptford were killed in a head-on crash in Gloucester County, authorities said. Footage being circulated on social media and obtained by 6abc shows a driver identified by police as Stanley Kahana driving the wrong way for several seconds before slamming head-on into another motorist on Route 55 on Thursday, Sept. 5. According to NJSP, Kahana, 62, of Philadelphia, was heading south on the roadway when he crossed into the northbound lanes and continued driving south just before 9 a.m. Kahana eventually struck a northbound …
Police & Fire
Dropped Load In Crash Causes Closures In Bayonne: OEM
A car crash with a dropped load caused significant traffic delays in Bayonne on the morning of Monday, Aug. 5. The crash occurred on Route 440 South near the 63rd Street exit, the Bayonne Office of Emergency Management said. The crash caused heavy damage to the roadway, with debris strewn throughout. The Bayonne OEM said they were on scene doing cleanup, necessitating the closure of Route 440 South and making only one lane available on Route 440 North near Avenue C. It is unknown if there were any injuries.
News
Crash Blocks Toll Lanes On Parkway In East Orange
A crash early Thursday, July 25 blocked several toll lanes in East Orange on the Garden State Parkway. As of 7:50 a.m., emergency response vehicles were at the scene with property damage at Exit 145. The vehicle appears to have crashed while leaving the toll lanes. Delays were reported.
Police & Fire
Car Fire Completely Shuts Garden State Parkway, DOT Says
There are heavy delays on the Garden State Parkway due to a car fire closing all lanes in Union County on Wednesday, July 10. Three lanes are blocked on Garden State Parkway northbound from Exit 132 in Woodbridge to Exit 135 in Clark Township, the Department of Transportation said. Open lanes are operating on a 2.5 mile delay, the DOT said.
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Details Released In Pre-Holiday Wreck That Jammed Garden State Parkway For Miles
Details have been released in a crash that caused serious delays along the Garden State Parkway on one of the busiest travel times of the year. Just before 2:10 p.m. Wednesday, July 3, a Honda SUV driven by a 62-year-old Jackson man was heading south in the local lanes while a Toyota SUV driven by a 20-year-old Montville man were both heading south in the express lanes, New Jersey State Police Sgt. Jeffrey Lebron said. Near milepost 115.9, the Honda veered off the roadway to the left, crossing the grass median between the local and express lanes, Lebron said. The Honda then crossed the expr…
Traffic
Crash Delays Route 3 In Clifton
Delays were being reported along Route 3 where a motor vehicle crash was reported Monday afternoon, July 1. It happened in the westbound lanes, west of Route 21 just before 1 p.m. As of 1:10 p.m., one left lane was closed with emergency response vehicles at the scene.
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Truck Overturns In NJ Turnpike Crash In Elizabeth
Delays were being reported along the NJ Turnpike Friday, June 21 due to a crash and overturned truck, the NJDOT said. The crash happened in the outer roadway of the northbound lanes, south of Interchange 13A. Two center lanes were blocked as of 9:20 p.m.
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NJ Transit, Amtrak Service Resumes After Power Outage, Brush Fire
Service to NJ Transit and Amtrak trains was disrupted for the second time this week on Thursday, June 20 due to both power issues and brush fires along the NJ Turnpike, officials said. Amtrak service between Philadelphia and New Haven had been suspended while NJ Transit service in and out of NY Penn Station was also suspended, due to power issues on the Amtrak line, NJ Transit said. Service had resumed as of 10 p.m. with serious delays. A brush fire in Secaucus was compounding the issue as it was impacting wire repairs. NJ Transit service was also disrupted Tuesday morning, June 18, leavin…
Police & Fire
Dump Truck Crash Faulted For Route 24 Closure In Millburn (
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A passenger car and a dump truck collided on Route 24 in Millburn early Thursday, June 6, authorities said. The Toyota and truck crashed around 6:40 a.m. on the eastbound side of the highway, at milepost 6.9, New Jersey State Police Sgt. Charles Marchan said. The incident closed all lanes just after the accident, but they have since reopened, the NJDOT site shows. No injuries were reported and the crash remains under investigation.
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