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NJ Aviation Enthusiast Killed, Three Seriously Injured In Fiery I-80 Crash NJ Aviation Enthusiast Killed, Three Seriously Injured In Fiery I-80 Crash
NJ Aviation Enthusiast Killed, Three Seriously Injured In Fiery I-80 Crash A New Jersey man was killed, and three passengers — his wife, son, and his son's girlfriend — were critically injured when a car lost control and was struck by a tractor-trailer on Interstate 80 in Tobyhanna Township, PA, Pennsylvania State Police announced in a press release on Monday, Dec. 16. The crash happened at mile marker 286.6 westbound around 8:39 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 22, 2024, during hazardous road conditions, troopers said. Vladimir Kevereski, 58, of Elmwood Park, NJ, was driving a 2018 Honda Civic westbound when he lost control on the slippery roadway. The car s…
Newark Man Among 2 Killed In Fiery I-78 Crash Newark Man Among 2 Killed In Fiery I-78 Crash
Newark Man Among 2 Killed In Fiery I-78 Crash Two lives were tragically lost, and four others were injured in a devastating crash on Interstate 78 Eastbound in Upper Saucon Township early Monday, Dec. 9, authorities said Nicholas James Bolotine, 30, of East Cocalico Township, and a 32-year-old man from Newark, New Jersey.   Bolotine died in a devastating crash involving two tractor-trailers and a minivan on Interstate 78 Eastbound in Upper Saucon Township, Pennsylvania State Police said. The crash on I-78 injured four others, who were transported to local hospitals for treatment. All eastbound lanes were closed and reopene…
Truck Overturns On Route 278 Truck Overturns On Route 278
Truck Overturns On Route 278 A truck has overturned on Route 278 in Union County on the afternoon of Monday, Dec. 2, authorities said. The tractor trailer overturned on Route 278 westbound near Exit 1 in Linden, according to the New Jersey Department of Transportation. The crash occurred around 1 p.m., authorities said.  One right lane is closed, authorities said.
All Lanes Of Route 17 Closed By Overturned Construction Equipment In East Rutherford All Lanes Of Route 17 Closed By Overturned Construction Equipment In East Rutherford
All Lanes Of Route 17 Closed By Overturned Construction Equipment In East Rutherford Traffic was halted along Route 17 Tuesday morning, Oct. 29 due to debris that fell off a tractor trailer in East Rutherford. As of 10 a.m., all southbound lanes, south of East Union Avenue, were closed.  Traffic cameras show cars backed up in the southbound lanes and what appeared to be overturned construction equipment. This is a developing news report.
2 Dead, Driver Seriously Injured In Route 1 Linden Crash 2 Dead, Driver Seriously Injured In Route 1 Linden Crash
2 Dead, Driver Seriously Injured In Route 1 Linden Crash Two people were killed in a crash overnight on Route 1 in Linden, authorities said. A 2013 Infiniti Sedan was heading north when it struck a tractor-trailer turning left onto S. Stiles Street from the southbound lanes around 3 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 5, police said. One of the passengers was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver and a second passenger were both taken to Newark University Hospital with serious injuries, where the second passenger died. The truck driver was not injured in the crash and is cooperating with Police. The cause of the crash remains under investigation by the Lin…
Two People Fatally Struck By Truck In Elizabeth IDed: Authorities Two People Fatally Struck By Truck In Elizabeth IDed: Authorities
Two People Fatally Struck By Truck In Elizabeth IDed: Authorities Two people in their 20s were fatally struck by a truck in Elizabeth on the evening of Sunday, Aug. 19, authorities said. Tatiana Liceth, a 26-year-old Elizabeth resident, and Edisson Mauricio, 24 , were crossing the roadway at Routes 1 and 9 and Maple Avenue, when a tractor trailer that was stopped at the light proceeded forward when the southbound light turned green, a spokeswoman for the city said.  Liceth and Mauricio were fatally struck, while the driver remain on scene, authorities said. The crash remains under investigation, authorities said.
Two Pedestrians Fatally Struck By Truck in Elizabeth: Authorities Two Pedestrians Fatally Struck By Truck in Elizabeth: Authorities
Two Pedestrians Fatally Struck By Truck in Elizabeth: Authorities Two pedestrians were struck and killed by a truck in Elizabeth on the evening of Sunday, Aug. 18, authorities said. The two pedestrians were crossing the roadway at Routes 1 and 9 and Maple Avenue, when a tractor trailer that was stopped at the light proceeded forward when the southbound light turned green, a spokeswoman for the city said. The pedestrians were fatally struck, while the driver remain on scene, authorities said. The crash remains under investigation, authorities said.
DWI Driver, 60, Wedges SUV Under Tractor Trailer On Route 3, Police Say DWI Driver, 60, Wedges SUV Under Tractor Trailer On Route 3, Police Say
DWI Driver, 60, Wedges SUV Under Tractor Trailer On Route 3, Police Say A 60-year-old Kearny man is facing charges after a DWI crash in which his SUV became wedged under a tractor trailer on Route 3, police in East Rutherford said. Joseph Whiteman's white 2020 Nissan Rogue had become stuck under a tractor trailer that was stopped on the westbound side of the roadway around 11:40 a.m. Wednesday, June 26, East Rutherford Police Capt. Jeff Yannacone said. Whiteman was arrested at the scene and charged with DWI, reckless driving, careless driving, failure to observe traffic lanes, and driving in an unsafe manner, police said. Nicks Towing responded to the scene an…
Newark Flight Attendant From PA Dies After Spinout Crash With Tractor Trailer On Route 78 Newark Flight Attendant From PA Dies After Spinout Crash With Tractor Trailer On Route 78
Newark Flight Attendant From PA Dies After Spinout Crash With Tractor Trailer On Route 78 Jennifer Friedel-Hoffman, a 60-year-old Pennsylvania resident, was killed in a crash on Route 78 in New Jersey on Wednesday, May 29. A tractor-trailer was parked and unoccupied on the right shoulder on Route 78 West in Lebanon when a Subaru driven by Friedel-Hoffman entered the area and struck the left rear of the truck just after 9 a.m., New Jersey State Police said.  The crash caused the Subaru to spin out and hit a Volkswagen passenger car traveling in the right lane, police said. Friedel-Hoffman was taken to the hospital, where she was later pronounced dead. A graduate of Northamp…
Driver Hurt After Spinning Out In Wild Tractor Trailer Crash On Route 78: State Police Driver Hurt After Spinning Out In Wild Tractor Trailer Crash On Route 78: State Police
Driver Hurt After Spinning Out In Wild Tractor Trailer Crash On Route 78: State Police Two people were injured including one seriously after a three-vehicle crash involving a pedestrian on Wednesday, May 29 on Route 78 in Hunterdon County, authorities said. A tractor-trailer was parked and unoccupied on the right shoulder on Route 78 West in Lebanon when a Subaru driven by a 60-year-old Northampton, PA woman entered the area and struck the left rear of the truck just after 9 a.m., New Jersey State Police said.  The crash caused the Subaru to spin out and hit a Volkswagen passenger car traveling in the right lane, police said.  As a result of the crash, the tractor-…