Passenger Killed In NJ Turnpike Crash

A passenger was killed when the vehicle she was traveling in crashed on the New Jersey Turnpike, authorities said.

New Jersey State Police
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09/20/2022 9:38 a.m.

The SUV was traveling south near milepost 18.5 in West Deptford Township at about 4 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 18, when it left the roadway to the right and struck a guardrail, according to New Jersey State Police.

A passenger in the vehicle, Kayla Rodriguez, 26, of Falls Church, VA, died of her injuries, State Police said.

Authorities did not say if the driver, a 30-year-old Falls Church man, or a young passenger were hurt.

The crash remains under investigation.

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