Driver Dies, Two Injured In Fiery Early Morning Crash On Garden State Parkway: Troopers

A driver was killed and two others were hospitalized in a crash on the Garden State Parkway in Tinton Falls, authorities said.

Garden State Parkway South near milepost 102.8 in Tinton Falls, NJ.
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Chris Spiker

10/28/2024 1:58 p.m.

Troopers responded to the southbound side of the parkway at around 4:20 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 26, a state police spokesperson said.

Investigators said a Honda Accord and Honda Civic crashed head-on near milepost 102.8. A Volkswagen Jetta hit the back of the Civic, causing the Honda to catch fire.

The Honda Civic driver was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver wasn't identified as of press time.

A 23-year-old Brick Township man who drove the Honda Accord suffered serious injuries. The Volkswagen driver had minor injuries.

The crash remained under investigation.

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