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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-…
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 …
Traffic
Crash With Injuries Backs Up Route 9 Traffic Near Freehold Intersection:
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A crash with injuries caused significant delays near a busy intersection in Monmouth County, officials said. The crash happened at the intersection of Route 9 and Schank Road (Route 79) in Freehold Township, the state Department of Transportation said at 3:06 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 21. Two northbound and three southbound lanes were closed on Route 9. Traffic on Route 79 wasn't allowed to cross the intersection. It was unclear how many people were injured or how many vehicles were involved in the crash as of press time. NJDOT also said five- to 10-minute delays were expected and drivers i…
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Early-Morning Crash Clogs Garden State Parkway In Woodbridge
A portion of the Garden State Parkway was seeing heavy delays early Monday, Aug. 19 due to a crash. The accident happened in the southbound lanes, north of Exit 129 to the NJ Turnpike in Woodbridge. As of 6:30 a.m., heavy delays were reported.
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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…
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Pavement Heave Causes Major Traffic Jam On Garden State Parkway
Morning rush hour traffic appeared to be moving smoothly on the Garden State Parkway after buckled pavement caused major delays in Toms River. A pavement heave was found on the southbound side near milepost 82.7, the parkway said on Twitter at 5:47 p.m. on Tuesday, July 2. Emergency repairs forced the right lane to close, causing significant delays during a busy Fourth of July holiday travel week. Heaves can happen when moisture underneath pavement expands during hot weather, especially when temperatures are above 90 degrees, according to AccuWeather. Posted by Scott Binkley o…
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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…
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Serious Crash Jams Traffic On Route 1 In Edison (
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There's a serious crash and an overturned vehicle delaying traffic on Route 1 in Edison, authorities said. The crash occurred southbound between Parsonage Road and Grandview Avenue shortly before noon on Thursday, May 23, Edison police said. There was an unconfirmed report that a motorist was trapped in the crash. All lanes were closed and detoured, according to 511nj.org. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES.
Police & Fire
Somerset Man Arrested For DWI After Crash: Montgomery Twp PD
A 63-year-old Somerset resident was arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated after a car crash on the afternoon of Sunday, March 10, authorities said. At 2:58 p.m., first responders responded to Route 206 at Center Drive for a vehicle collision with injuries, Montgomery police said. Jeffrey Georgiana was heading southbound on Route 206 in a 2010 Buick when he turned left in front of a 2023 Jeep heading northbound, driven by a 52-year-old New York resident, police said. As a result of the crash, Georgiana suffered injuries to his face while the other driver had bruising to his leg…
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Toms River Crash Shuts Down Route 9 In Both Directions
A vehicle crash shut down both directions of Route 9 in Toms River for at least an hour, officials said. Route 9 closed at around 3:15 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 23, according to the state Department of Transportation (NJDOT). Traffic was blocked between Church and Cox Cro roads as first responders and investigators stayed at the crash scene. There was no word of how many vehicles were involved and if there were any injuries. The NJDOT said the crash caused about a 15-minute delay for drivers.
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Car Fire Jams Traffic On I-287
A car fire was delaying traffic on Interstate 287, authorities said. The fire was reported at about 10 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 12 northbound on I-287 south of Exit 2 in Edison Township, according to the New Jersey Department of Transportation. A left lane was closed, 511nj.org reported.
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Update
: 'Police Activity' That Caused Heavy Delays On Route 1 Was Shootout With Fugitive
UPDATE: "Police activity" that caused heavy delays Wednesday afternoon on southbound Route 1 in South Brunswick turned out to be a shootout between members of a U.S. Marshals task force and a fugitive, authorities said. South Brunswick police issued a traffic alert as the highway was shut down around 3:30 p.m. Jan. 24. Ex-con Shamar Leggette was the subject of a manhunt following the infamous 2022 gunpoint robbery of "Bling Bishop" Lamor Whitehead of Paramus during a live-streamed church service in Brooklyn. Leggette, 41, also shot a man in Providence last September, authorities there said…
Police & Fire
Truck Fire Delays Traffic On Route 1 In Central Jersey
A truck fire was causing delays on Route 1 in South Brunswick, authorities said. South Brunswick police asked motorists to avoid Route 1 South and Henderson Road due to the fire. The fire was reported at about 1:30 p.m. Thursday, May 11. An unconfirmed report said the fire involved a garbage truck. 3 p.m. update: Route 1 southbound is down to 1 lane from Blackhorse Lane to Henderson Road Henderson Road is CLOSED to traffic from Route 1 to Crestview Drive Cars traveling westbound on Henderson Road approaching Route 1 MUST make a right turn onto Route 1 northbound - they may not cross Rou…
Police & Fire
Crash Closes Route 130 In Central Jersey
UPDATE: Route 130 had been reopened by 1:15 p.m. A crash on Route 130 in South Brunswick was causing serious delays, authorities said. Police had temporarily closed the highway. Use the New Jersey Turnpike or Route 535 as an alternative, police said late Thursday morning, March 16. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES
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Crash With Injuries Reported In Central Jersey
A crash with injuries was reported on Routes 1 & 9 in Central Jersey, authorities said. The crash occurred on the routes southbound north of Route 35 in Woodbridge at about 4:45 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 25, according to the New Jersey Department of Transportation. A right lane was closed delaying traffic, 511nj.org reported.
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Massive 5-Vehicle Blaze Backs Up Traffic On Route 295
A five-vehicle fire was causing major delays on Route 295 in Mercer County Monday morning, backing up traffic into Pennsylvania, authorities said. The fire broke out in the southbound lanes south of Exit 75 to Route 579/Bear Tavern Road in Ewing around 6:30 a.m., according to 511NJ: Vehicle fire on I-295 southbound south of Exit 75 - CR 579/Bear Tavern Rd (Ewing Twp) 2 Right lanes and shoulder of 3 lanes closed 5-10 minute delay use caution https://t.co/YKc66H8LJl — 511NJ I295 (@511nji295) January 23, 2023 The blaze had engulfed five vehicles and caused “significant” traffic backup as …
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Collapsed Manhole Impacts Traffic In Central Jersey
A collapsed manhole closed lanes and delayed traffic in Middlesex County, authorities said. The collapse was reported at about 10:15 a.m. on the Route 1 southbound ramp from southbound Route 18 in New Brunswick, according to the New Jersey Department of Transporation. All lanes were closed for repairs, 511nj.org reported.
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Tractor-Trailer Fire Delays Traffic On New Jersey Turnpike
A tractor-trailer fire delayed traffic on the New Jersey Turnpike in Cherry Hill, authorities said. Southbound lanes remained closed as of 9:25 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 21. The crash occurred near Exit 4 at about 7:30 a.m., according to the New Jersey Department of Transportation’s traffic website. There were injuries, 511nj.org said. A medevac helicopter was en route, according to an unconfirmed report. Video from 6ABC Action News showed the charred front of a truck and multiple emergency vehicles. New Jersey State Police were not immediately available for comment.
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Jersey Shore Pedestrian Struck, Killed Walking On Garden State Parkway, State Police Say
A pedestrian was struck and killed by a Toyota Friday afternoon while walking on the Garden State Parkway in Ocean County, authorities said. The fatal crash occurred at 2:12 p.m. in a northbound lane of the parkway in Toms River, according to a spokesman for the New Jersey State Police. The parkway experienced heavy traffic delays in both directions as state troopers investigated the crash scene, reports said. A preliminary investigation found that a Toyota Camry "struck a pedestrian in the roadway" near milepost 82, according to the NJSP spokesman, Sgt. First Class Lawrence Peele. The pe…
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