Truck Veers Off Garden State Parkway, Lands In Woods (UPDATED) Truck Veers Off Garden State Parkway, Lands In Woods (UPDATED)
Truck Veers Off Garden State Parkway, Lands In Woods (Updated) A truck veered off the Garden State Parkway on the Jersey Shore. The crash occurred at about 6 a.m. Thursday, March 14 southbound near milepost 62 in Eagleswood Township, according to New Jersey State Police. The Hino truck driver lost directional control, ran off the roadway to the left, struck the guardrail, and came to final rest in the wooded area, said Trooper Troy McNair, a State Police spokesman. There were no injuries reported, he said. The crash remains under investigation  All lanes were open as of 9:25 a.m., 511nj.org reported.
Overturned Dump Truck Shuts Route 18 Overturned Dump Truck Shuts Route 18
Overturned Dump Truck Shuts Route 18 A dump truck overturned on Route 18 South in Monmouth County, shutting down the road during morning rush hour, authorities said. The NJDOT said it happened in Marlboro south of exit 30 and Route 9 at around 8:11 a.m. on Tuesday, Mar. 12. The dump truck spilled what appeared to be small rocks in a picture posted on Facebook by the Marlboro Township Police Department. All southbound lanes of Route 18 were closed for "an extended period of time" near Tennent Road, Marlboro police said. Officers were at the scene to put a detour in place and drivers were asked to avoid the area if possible…
Tractor Trailer Flips Blocking NJ Turnpike In Woodbridge (DEVELOPING) Tractor Trailer Flips Blocking NJ Turnpike In Woodbridge (DEVELOPING)
Tractor Trailer Flips Blocking NJ Turnpike In Woodbridge (Developing) A tractor-trailer has overturned initially closing all lanes of the New Jersey Turnpike near its interchange with the Garden State Parkway, authorities said. The crash occurred shortly after 2 p.m. on Thursday, March 7 on the outer roadway northbound near the exit ramp to Interchange 11, according to 511nj.org. Two of three lanes had reopened as of 2:30 p.m., according to the New Jersey Department of Transportation. The shoulder and one left lane remained blocked. Check back for updates.
Busy Drawbridge Over Jersey Shore River Closed To Traffic For Several Months: NJDOT Busy Drawbridge Over Jersey Shore River Closed To Traffic For Several Months: NJDOT
Busy Drawbridge Over Jersey Shore River Closed To Traffic For Several Months: Njdot An important bridge for many Monmouth County drivers will be closed for several months due to repairs, officials said. The state Department of Transportation (NJDOT) said the Route 71 drawbridge over the Shark River had a mechanical failure on Friday, Mar. 1 that caused "significant damage to the machinery of the North Bridge leaf." Structural evaluation and drawbridge engineering teams said the bridge is safe for vehicles traveling between Belmar and Avon-by-the-Sea. The drawbridge will remain open to vehicles and closed to large boats until work starts on Tuesday, Mar. 12. …
Police ID Pickup Driver Killed In Route 1 New Brunswick Crash (UPDATE) Police ID Pickup Driver Killed In Route 1 New Brunswick Crash (UPDATE)
Police ID Pickup Driver Killed In Route 1 New Brunswick Crash (Update) Police have identified the driver killed in a Route 1 in New Brunswick early Wednesday, March .6 Dennis Frick, 65, of Freehold, was in a Ford pickup truck when he was struck by an Infiniti around 7:45 a.m. near the Morris Goodkind Bridge, according to Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone and New Brunswick Police Chief Vincent Frick was pronounced at the scene. The investigation is active and continuing. Anyone with information is asked to call Officer Henry Gliottone of the New Brunswick Police Department at 732-745-5005 or Detective Jim Alleva of the Middle…
Route 1 Crash Confirmed Fatal Route 1 Crash Confirmed Fatal
Route 1 Crash Confirmed Fatal A fatal crash closed all lanes of Route 1 in New Brunswick, authorities said. The crash occurred at about 7:45 a.m. on Wednesday, March 6 northbound near the Morris Goodkind Bridge, according to Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone and New Brunswick Polie Chief Vincent The identity of the deceased driver had not been released pending notification of next of kin. Police found an Infiniti, which had struck a Ford pickup truck, killing the driver of the Ford pickup truck. The investigation is active and continuing. Anyone with information is asked to call Officer Henry…
Car Fire Jams Traffic On I-287 Car Fire Jams Traffic On I-287
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.
Tractor-Trailer Fire Partially Blocks NJ Turnpike Tractor-Trailer Fire Partially Blocks NJ Turnpike
Tractor-Trailer Fire Partially Blocks NJ Turnpike A tractor-trailer fire partially blocked the New Jersey Turnpike, authorities said. A right lane and shoulder in Eidson Township remained blocked at about 7 a.m. Monday, Feb. 12, according to 511nj.org. The fire occurred at about 4:30 a.m. southbound north of Interchange 9 (Exit 18), the New Jersey Department of Transportation reported.
Car Crashes Into Toll Booth On Garden State Parkway In Ocean County Car Crashes Into Toll Booth On Garden State Parkway In Ocean County
Car Crashes Into Toll Booth On Garden State Parkway In Ocean County A car crashed into a toll booth on the Garden State Parkway in Ocean County, causing an afternoon traffic slowdown. The New Jersey Department of Transportation said a vehicle overturned at the southbound toll plaza in Barnegat. The crash happened just after noon on Friday, Feb. 9. Traffic cameras showed a car on its roof up against a booth in the far left lane of the plaza.  The crash closed down at least one lane.
Route 35 Blocked By Utility Pole In Central Jersey Route 35 Blocked By Utility Pole In Central Jersey
Route 35 Blocked By Utility Pole In Central Jersey Route 35 was blocked by a utility pole in Middlesex County. The incident occurred at about 8:40 a.m. Thursday Feb. 8 south of Route 27 in Woodbridge Township, according to the New Jersey Department of Transportation. All lanes were closed, 511nj.org reported.
Car Flips On New Jersey Turnpike (DEVELOPING) Car Flips On New Jersey Turnpike (DEVELOPING)
Car Flips On New Jersey Turnpike (Developing) A vehicle overturned on the New Jersey Turnpike, authorities said. The crash occurred at about 3 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 6 on the outer roadway northbound near Interchange 9 in Edison Township, according to the New Jersey Department of Transportation. The vehicle was off the right side of the road, 511nj.org reported. One right lane was closed. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES
Florida Man Wanted In NJ Flees Chase On I-81 In PA: State Troopers Say (VIDEO) Florida Man Wanted In NJ Flees Chase On I-81 In PA: State Troopers Say (VIDEO)
Florida Man Wanted In NJ Flees Chase On I-81 In PA: State Troopers Say (Video) A Florida man wanted in New Jersey, fleeing from Pennsylvania State Police in Jonestown has caused an "active police incident" on Interstate 81, Trooper Megan Frazer said on Thursday. Jimmy Lee Fancy, 35, of Daytona, FL was wanted on "warrants for firearm violations from New Jersey as well as other active warrants in Pennsylvania," Trooper Frazer stated in a release. The pursuit in PA began in Jonestown in the area of 81 Southbound at mile marker 85 when a trooper saw Fancy committing traffic violations while driving a silver Kia SUV around 9:45 a.m. on Jan. 25, as …