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Driver Rear-Ended, Killed While Parked On NJ Turnpike: Police

A 42-year-old man died when he was rear-ended while parked on the New Jersey Turnpike earlier this week, police said.

New Jersey State Police

New Jersey State Police

Photo Credit: New Jersey State Police

Jerome Christal-Gattanella, of New York City, was parked in the shoulder of the northbound side of the highway near milepost 107.1 in Newark around 11 p.m. Monday, Feb. 19, New Jersey State Police said.

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He was rear-ended by a 31-year-old Kearny man driving an Acura and killed, police said. The other driver was hospitalized with serious injuries.

The crash remains under investigation.

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