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Dump Truck Driver Cited For Disregarding A Stop Sign In Fatal South Jersey Crash: Prosecutor Dump Truck Driver Cited For Disregarding A Stop Sign In Fatal South Jersey Crash: Prosecutor
Dump Truck Driver Cited For Disregarding A Stop Sign In Fatal South Jersey Crash: Prosecutor The dump truck driver accused of passing through a stop sign in a fatal crash in Cumberland County has been formally cited, authorities said on Tuesday, July 2. Lamaas Arthur, 55, of Port Norris, received citations for disregarding a stop sign and careless driving, according to the Cumberland County Prosecutor's Office. The crash was on Thursday, June 20 in Commercial Township. No criminal charges had been filed as of Tuesday.  New Jersey State Police said that Arthur had "numerous motor vehicle violations." Brandy Woolson, 43, of Port Elizabeth, a mother of four, was killed in the …

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Overturned Dump Truck, Crash With Injuries Close Two Major Highways In North Jersey Overturned Dump Truck, Crash With Injuries Close Two Major Highways In North Jersey
Overturned Dump Truck, Crash With Injuries Close Two Major Highways In North Jersey Two crashes caused delays on two major highways in North Jersey during morning rush hour Tuesday, July 2. One involving an overturned dump truck closed two eastbound lanes east of Exit 47A in Montville on Route 80. Route 280 traffic July 2. NJDOT The other involved a crash with injuries on Route 280 in Newark. That crash happened in the westbound lanes near Exit 14E. Delays were being reported into Harrison. This is a developing story. Check back for more.

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by Cecilia Levine
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Tractor Trailer Overturns On Route 24/JFK Parkway In Millburn Tractor Trailer Overturns On Route 24/JFK Parkway In Millburn
Tractor Trailer Overturns On Route 24/JFK Parkway In Millburn Major delays were being reported along Route 24/JFK Parkway Thursday, June 27 due to an overturned tractor trailer, the NJDOT was reporting. Up to 25 minute delays were reported following the accident in the westbound lanes near Exit 7, around 8:45 a.m., the DOT said. Overturned tractor trailer on NJ 24 westbound area of Exit 7 - NJ 124/JFK Parkway (Millburn Twp) All lanes closed and detoured https://t.co/dIpIjuEL13 — 511NJ NJ24 (@511nj24) June 27, 2024

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by Cecilia Levine
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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…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Passaic County Crashes Close Major Highways Simultaneously (UPDATE) Passaic County Crashes Close Major Highways Simultaneously (UPDATE)
Passaic County Crashes Close Major Highways Simultaneously (Update) Two major crashes closed two major highways early Monday, June 24 in Passaic County. The first crash happened when a motorcycle and commercial truck collided just before 5 a.m. in the westbound lanes of Route 46, Clifton police said. The motorcyclist was hospitalized with serious injuries. All lanes were closed between Hazel Street and Paulson Avenue as of 9:40 a.m. Meanwhile, an overturned tractor trailer closed Route 80 in Paterson the eastbound ramp to Exit 58 just after 6:25 a.m., the NJDOT site says. All lanes were closed as of 7:40 a.m.

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by Cecilia Levine
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Garden State Parkway Crash Jams Area Near Toll Plaza In Union County Garden State Parkway Crash Jams Area Near Toll Plaza In Union County
Garden State Parkway Crash Jams Area Near Toll Plaza In Union County A crash on the Garden State Parkway made for heavier than normal delays Sunday, June 23. The accident happened in the southbound lanes, north of Exit 138 in Union Township around 10:45 a.m. Heavy congestion was captured on traffic cameras nearby, specifically surrounding the Union toll plaza.

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by Cecilia Levine
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Truck Overturns In NJ Turnpike Crash In Elizabeth Truck Overturns In NJ Turnpike Crash In Elizabeth
Truck Overturns In NJ Turnpike Crash In Elizabeth Delays were being reported along the NJ Turnpike Friday, June 21 due to a crash and overturned truck, the NJDOT said. The crash happened in the outer roadway of the northbound lanes, south of Interchange 13A. Two center lanes were blocked as of 9:20 p.m.

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by Cecilia Levine
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Details Released In Deadly Dump Truck Crash In North Jersey Town Details Released In Deadly Dump Truck Crash In North Jersey Town
Details Released In Deadly Dump Truck Crash In North Jersey Town Authorities have released details in a dump truck crash on Route 31 in Clinton Township that left one person dead on Tuesday, June 18. A 66-year-old man was operating a dump truck that collided with a Toyota sedan driven by a 64-year-old woman around 2:20 p.m. in front of Riley and Jake's Restaurant, the Hunterdon County Prosecutor's Office said. Both vehicles were heading north. The Toyota then entered the southbound lane and collided with a Volkswagen, operated by a 17-year-old girl. A passenger in the Toyota, Arthur John Latzko, 70, of Stroudsburg, PA, died at the scene, the prosecutor's…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Top Fire Official Not At Fault For Bicycle Crash In North Bergen, Police Say (VIDEO) Top Fire Official Not At Fault For Bicycle Crash In North Bergen, Police Say (VIDEO)
Top Fire Official Not At Fault For Bicycle Crash In North Bergen, Police Say (Video) A bicyclist is facing several summonses after being struck by a vehicle operated by the North Hudson Regional Fire and Rescue deputy director Tuesday, June 18, Daily Voice has learned. Michael DeOrio had the green light when he was coming out of the municipal complex on the 6100 block of Tonnelle Avenue at 11:40 a.m., North Bergen Police Capt. Jorge Raposo said. NHRFR Executive Director Involved in Accident with Cyclist https://t.co/ptcPMKzwyR pic.twitter.com/Tf0Mraiu3e — HudPost (@hudpost) June 18, 2024 The bicyclist forged ahead and was struck by DeOrio, who remained at the scene. F…

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by Cecilia Levine
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4-Vehicle Crash Involving Tractor Trailer Shuts Route 78 4-Vehicle Crash Involving Tractor Trailer Shuts Route 78
4-Vehicle Crash Involving Tractor Trailer Shuts Route 78 A four-vehicle crash involving a tractor trailer closed Route 78 in Union County Tuesday, June 18. Minor injuries were reported when the tractor trailer and three passenger cars collided in the eastbound lanes at milepost 50.8 in Union Township, New Jersey State Police Sgt. Jeffrey Lebron said. The crash remains under investigation.

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by Cecilia Levine
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Motorcyclist Breaks Leg In Sussex Crash: Responders Motorcyclist Breaks Leg In Sussex Crash: Responders
Motorcyclist Breaks Leg In Sussex Crash: Responders A motorcyclist was airlifted to the hospital following a weekend crash in Sussex County. The victim suffered a broken leg in the crash at Wolfpit and Unionville roads in Wantage -- roughly 2½ miles from the New York State line -- between 3-3:30 p.m. Sunday, June 16. New Jersey State Police are investigating (Wantage doesn't have its own police department). Additional details weren't immediately available.

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Overturned Freightliner Shuts All Lanes Of Turnpike For Hours Overturned Freightliner Shuts All Lanes Of Turnpike For Hours
Overturned Freightliner Shuts All Lanes Of Turnpike For Hours An overturned tractor trailer closed all lanes of the New Jersey Turnpike's western spur in Kearny Wednesday, June 12. New Jersey State Police said the Freightliner collided with a Nissan passenger car, causing the truck to flip just after 5:10 p.m. on the northbound side on the Interchange 15W ramp in Kearny. As of 8:35 p.m., all lanes were closed, the NJDOT said. The crash remains under investigation and minor injuries were reported.

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by Cecilia Levine