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Driver Dies After Crashing Into Home, Setting It Ablaze: Manalapan PD

A 57-year-old Englishtown man was killed after the vehicle he was driving crashed into a home, starting a fire on the morning of Tuesday, April 1 in Manalapan, authorities said.

Manalapan Township police

Manalapan Township police

Photo Credit: Manalapan Township PD

At 5:02 a.m., the car struck a home on Craig Road near Symmes Drive, and the residence proceeded to catch on fire, Manalapan police said.

The man was removed by passing motorists, and was transported to Centra State Medical Center, where he was later pronounced dead, police said. A person inside the house was safely removed, police said, and firefighters were able to extinguish the blaze.

The victim's name was not provided by police, who said they are continuing to investigate.

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