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13 Hurt In Crash Involving Bus Carrying Military Personnel On NJ Turnpike: Report 13 Hurt In Crash Involving Bus Carrying Military Personnel On NJ Turnpike: Report
13 Hurt In Crash Involving Bus Carrying Military Personnel On NJ Turnpike: Report Thirteen people were hurt in a crash on the NJ Turnpike involving a bus carrying military personnel, 6abc reports. The passenger bus had broke down was heading north and was in the right lane and right shoulder when it was struck by a tractor trailer just before 1 p.m. at milepost 25.6 in Runnemede, New Jersey State Police Sgt. Jeffrey Lebron said. "There were multiple non-life-threatening injuries of occupants on the bus and the driver of the tractor-trailer," Lebron said. Among those injured were 12 people on the bus, which was coming from Maryland, according to 6abc. No further details…
Six-Vehicle Crash On NJ Turnpike Causes Injuries, Massive Traffic Jam (UPDATE) Six-Vehicle Crash On NJ Turnpike Causes Injuries, Massive Traffic Jam (UPDATE)
Six-Vehicle Crash On NJ Turnpike Causes Injuries, Massive Traffic Jam (Update) Six vehicles crashed on the New Jersey Turnpike in Bordentown Township, causing traffic backups for several miles, officials said. Troopers responded to the crash at 11:26 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 15, a state police spokesperson said. It happened on the northbound outer highway north of Exit 7 near milepost 54.4. Investigators said the crash involved two tractor-trailers, a transit bus, a flatbed truck, a box truck, and a transit van. There were "non-life-threatening injuries" reported but troopers didn't say how many people were injured. NJDOT said two of the outer highway's three …
Motorcycle Club Mourns Loss Of Rider 'BadKarma' Killed In NJ Turnpike Crash Motorcycle Club Mourns Loss Of Rider 'BadKarma' Killed In NJ Turnpike Crash
Motorcycle Club Mourns Loss Of Rider 'BadKarma' Killed In NJ Turnpike Crash A Pennsylvania-based motorcycle club is mourning the loss of one of its riders who died during a group ride on the NJ Turnpike over the weekend. New Jersey State Police identified the motorcyclist killed in Robbinsville on Saturday, Sept. 14 as Jeff Ford.  Sgt. Charles Marchan said that Ford, 42, of Willow Grove, PA, was ejected from his bike in the outer roadway after it overturned in a series of collisions around 3:50 p.m., killing him. Ford's Facebook page and social media tributes indicate his name within his Philadelphia-based motorcycle club, The Commission, was "BadKarma." The…
Crash Shuts All Lanes Of Route 55 In Franklin Crash Shuts All Lanes Of Route 55 In Franklin
Crash Shuts All Lanes Of Route 55 In Franklin UPDATE: Newfield motorcycle rider killed in Route 55 hit-run crash. A serious crash closed all lanes of Route 55 Sunday evening, Sept. 8 in Franklin. The NJDOT site said the crash happened in the southbound lanes around 6:20 p.m. near Exit 39. This is a developing story. Check back for more.
Motorcyclist Killed, Dirt Biker Seriously Injured In Garden State Parkway Crash (UPDATE) Motorcyclist Killed, Dirt Biker Seriously Injured In Garden State Parkway Crash (UPDATE)
Motorcyclist Killed, Dirt Biker Seriously Injured In Garden State Parkway Crash (Update) A 26-year-old motorcyclist was killed and a 49-year-old dirt bike operator was seriously injured in a crash Sunday, Sept. 8 on the Garden State Parkway in Toms River, authorities said. Antonio Caprara, 26, of Beachwood, was heading south on the right shoulder while Lenny Ritorto, of Toms River, was heading south on the acceleration lane from the Exit 81 entrance ramp when the two collided near milepost 81.7 around 1 p.m., New Jersey State Police Sgt. Jeffrey Lebron said. Both vehicles overturned and both Caprara and Ritorto were thrown from their bikes, Lebron said. Caprara died while&…
High Winds Wreak Havoc In NJ Leaving Roads Closed, Hundreds Without Power High Winds Wreak Havoc In NJ Leaving Roads Closed, Hundreds Without Power
High Winds Wreak Havoc In NJ Leaving Roads Closed, Hundreds Without Power Wind gusts up to 50 mph were wreaking havoc across New Jersey on Friday, Aug. 9. As of 2:30 p.m., thousands of residents were without power and multiple roadways were closed due to downed wires and related crashes. The National Weather Service also issued a new tornado watch across North Jersey. An earlier watch for South Jersey and much of Pennsylvania has been lifted. Click here to see the counties covered by the new watch, in effect through 10 p.m. In Hackensack, nearly 500 PSE&G customers had lost power, and more than 450 in Maywood, as of 2:15 p.m. In Brick Township and Millstone…
Driver Killed In Route 49 Crash In South Jersey (UPDATE) Driver Killed In Route 49 Crash In South Jersey (UPDATE)
Driver Killed In Route 49 Crash In South Jersey (Update) A 72-year-old driver from Florida was killed in a crash along Route 49 in Atlantic County, authorities said. Troopers responded to the crash at about 8 a.m. on Wednesday, July 31, on Route 49 West at milepost 49 in Estell Manor, according to New Jersey State Police spokesman Sgt. Charles Marchan. Based on a preliminary investigation, Mark Jones of Cape Coral, FL, was driving a Ford Escape when it traveled off the road and struck a tree, Marchan said. As a result of the crash, Jones sustained fatal injuries, he said. The crash remains under investigation. All lanes of Roiute 49 were close…
Crash With Serious Injuries Closes I-295 In Camden County (UPDATE) Crash With Serious Injuries Closes I-295 In Camden County (UPDATE)
Crash With Serious Injuries Closes I-295 In Camden County (Update) A crash with serious injuries closed all lanes of Interstate 295 in Camden County, authorities said. The crash occurred at about 4 p.m. on Thursday, July 25 on the southbound ramp to Exit 26S in Bellmawr, according to NJDOT. Based on a preliminary investigation, a Honda was traveling southbound on I-295. In the area of milepost 27.3, the Honda ran off the roadway, impacted the concrete barrier, and overturned, New Jersey State Police said. During the collision, the driver, Leonard Johanesen, 36, of Gloucester City, was ejected and sustained serious injuries, State Police said.  The c…
Tractor-Trailers Collide On NJ Turnpike (UPDATE) Tractor-Trailers Collide On NJ Turnpike (UPDATE)
Tractor-Trailers Collide On NJ Turnpike (Update) A pair of tractor-trailers collided in a rear-end crash on the New Jersey Turnpike, authorities said. One lane northbound remained blocked on Thursday, July 25 at about 1:45 p.m. north of Interchange 7A in Robbinsville, according to the NJDOT. Based on a preliminary investigation, a Freightliner tractor was traveling northbound on the New Jersey Turnpike at about 1 p.m. A Volvo tractor-trailer was parked on the right shoulder of the New Jersey Turnpike. In the area of milepost 63.1, the Freightliner collided with the rear of the Volvo, New Jersey State Police said. The driver of the Volvo…
Truck Driver Hospitalized After Crash On Route 55 In Deptford (UPDATE) Truck Driver Hospitalized After Crash On Route 55 In Deptford (UPDATE)
Truck Driver Hospitalized After Crash On Route 55 In Deptford (Update) A truck driver was hospitalized after running off Route 55 in Deptford, authorities said. A portion of Route 55 was closed for more than two hours due to the crash on Wednesday, July 24, according to the NJDOT. Troopers responded at about 4 p.m. on Route 55 north milepost 59.6, according to Sgt. Jeffrey Lebron, a New Jersey State Police spokesman. Based on a preliminary investigation, a box truck lost directional control, causing the vehicle to run off the roadway, Lebron said.  The truck re-entered the roadway and then ran off again, striking the guardrail, overturned, and struck th…
Utility Pole Down, Route 40 Closed In South Jersey (DEVELOPING) Utility Pole Down, Route 40 Closed In South Jersey (DEVELOPING)
Utility Pole Down, Route 40 Closed In South Jersey (Developing) A utility pole is down closing Route 40 in Salem County, authorities said. The incident occurred at about 1 p.m. on Wednesday, July 24 west of Porchtown Road in Pittsgrove Township, according to the NJDOT. All lanes were closed in both directions, 511nj.org reported. Check back for updates.
Vehicle Veers Off I-295 In Burlington County Vehicle Veers Off I-295 In Burlington County
Vehicle Veers Off I-295 In Burlington County A vehicle veered off of Interstate 295 in Burlington County, authorities said. The crash occurred at about 1 p.m. on Wednesday, July 24 on I-295 southbound south of Excit 40 in Mount Laurel Township, according to the NJDOT. There were no serious injuries, according to New Jersey State Police.
Vehicle Veers Off NJ Turnpike In South Jersey Vehicle Veers Off NJ Turnpike In South Jersey
Vehicle Veers Off NJ Turnpike In South Jersey A vehicle veered off the New Jersey Turnpike in Camden County, authorities said. The crash occurred at about noon on Tuesday, July 23  northbound North of Interchange 3 in Lawnside, according to the NJDOT. There were no serious injuries, according to New Jersey State Police.
'Police Activity' Reported On I-676 In Camden (DEVELOPING) 'Police Activity' Reported On I-676 In Camden (DEVELOPING)
'Police Activity' Reported On I-676 In Camden (Developing) Police department activity for an unspecified incident was reported on Interstate 676 in Camden, authorities said. The incident occurred at about 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, July 11 southbound at Exit 1 (Collings Avenue), according to NJDOT. Check back for updates. 
Driver Killed, Passenger Critical After Another Car Ran Red Light On Route 130: Police (UPDATE) Driver Killed, Passenger Critical After Another Car Ran Red Light On Route 130: Police (UPDATE)
Driver Killed, Passenger Critical After Another Car Ran Red Light On Route 130: Police (Update) Police have released details in a crash that happened on Route 130 in Hamilton early Wednesday, July 10. A 55-year-old man from Voorhees was killed and his 44-year-old passenger from Hamilton was left critical when they were struck by car that had ran a red light around 6 a.m., authorities said. Their names had not been released as of press time. UPDATE: State Agency Director Chadd Lackey ID'd As Driver Killed By Driver Running Red Light On Route 130 The car that ran the red was operated by a 51-year-old woman from Bordentown who was heading south on Route 130 near Kloc…
Vehicle Veers Off Route 55 In South Jersey (DEVELOPING) Vehicle Veers Off Route 55 In South Jersey (DEVELOPING)
Vehicle Veers Off Route 55 In South Jersey (Developing) A vehicle went off the roadway on Route 55 in Gloucester County, authorities said. The crash occurred at about 3:40 p.m. on Monday, July 8 southbound south of Route 42 in Deptford Township, according to the NJDOT. Check back for updates.
Car Veers Off I-295 In South Jersey (DEVELOPING) Car Veers Off I-295 In South Jersey (DEVELOPING)
Car Veers Off I-295 In South Jersey (Developing) A vehicle veered off Interstate 295 in Burlington County, authorities said. The crash occurred at about 12:45 p.m. on Friday, July 5 on the I-295 ramp from Exit 45 (Mount Holly Road/Rancocas Road) in Westampton Township, according to the NJDOT. An unconfirmed report said that the motorist was trapped in an overturned vehicle. Check back for updates.
Details Released In Pre-Holiday Wreck That Jammed Garden State Parkway For Miles Details Released In Pre-Holiday Wreck That Jammed Garden State Parkway For Miles
Details Released In Pre-Holiday Wreck That Jammed Garden State Parkway For Miles Details have been released in a crash that caused serious delays along the Garden State Parkway on one of the busiest travel times of the year. Just before 2:10 p.m. Wednesday, July 3, a Honda SUV driven by a 62-year-old Jackson man was heading south in the local lanes while a Toyota SUV driven by a 20-year-old Montville man were both heading south in the express lanes, New Jersey State Police Sgt. Jeffrey Lebron said. Near milepost 115.9, the Honda veered off the roadway to the left, crossing the grass median between the local and express lanes, Lebron said. The Honda then crossed the expr…
Water Main Break Partially Closes Route 130 In Burlington County (DEVELOPING) Water Main Break Partially Closes Route 130 In Burlington County (DEVELOPING)
Water Main Break Partially Closes Route 130 In Burlington County (Developing) A water main break partially closed Route 130 in Burlington County, authorities said. Emergency repairs were happening southbound south of Creek Road in Delran Township at about 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 26, according to the NJDOT. Check back for updates.
Tow Truck Operator Struck By Another Tow Truck On I-295 (UPDATED) Tow Truck Operator Struck By Another Tow Truck On I-295 (UPDATED)
Tow Truck Operator Struck By Another Tow Truck On I-295 (Updated) A tow truck operator was hospitalized after being struck on Interstate 295 in South Jersey by another tow truck while assisting a motorist, authorities said. The crash occurred at about 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 25 on I-295 southbound north of Exit 36 (Route 73) in Mount Laurel Township, according to the NJDOT. Based on a preliminary investigation, a tow truck driver was out of the vehicle assisting a motorist when he was struck by another tow truck that failed to stop and continued traveling southbound, according to Sgt. Charles Marchan, a spokesman for the New Jersey State Police. The o…
Crash With Injuries Reported On Route 322 In South Jersey (DEVELOPING) Crash With Injuries Reported On Route 322 In South Jersey (DEVELOPING)
Crash With Injuries Reported On Route 322 In South Jersey (Developing) There was a crash with injuries on Route 322 near Route 536 in Gloucester County, authorities said. The crash occurred at about 2:10 p.m. on Tuesday, June 25 in Monroe Township, according to the NJDOT. Check back for updates.
Tractor-Trailer Flips On Routes 30 & 73 In Camden County (DEVELOPING) Tractor-Trailer Flips On Routes 30 & 73 In Camden County (DEVELOPING)
Tractor-Trailer Flips On Routes 30 & 73 In Camden County (Developing) A tractor-trailer overturned on the Route 30 westbound ramp to southbound Route 73 in Camden County, authorities said. The crash at 5:40 a.m. on Tuesday, June 25 caused the closure of both exit ramps in Waterford Township, according to the NJDOT. Check back for updates.
Dump Truck Flips On I-295 (DEVELOPING) Dump Truck Flips On I-295 (DEVELOPING)
Dump Truck Flips On I-295 (Developing) A dump truck overturned on Interstate 295, authorities said. The crash occurred at about 10:20 a.m. on Tuesday, June 18 southbound North of Exit 60 in Hamilton Township, according to the NJDOT. No serious injuries were reported, according to New Jersey State Police. Check back for updates.
Crash With Injuries Reported On Major Route In Camden County (DEVELOPING) Crash With Injuries Reported On Major Route In Camden County (DEVELOPING)
Crash With Injuries Reported On Major Route In Camden County (Developing) There was a crash with injuries on Route 30 in Camden County, authorities said. The crash occurred at about 3:45 p.m. Monday, June 17 eastbound near Bartram Avenue in Waterford Township, according to the NJDOT. Check back for updates.
Dump Truck Flips Injuring Driver On I-195 (UPDATED) Dump Truck Flips Injuring Driver On I-195 (UPDATED)
Dump Truck Flips Injuring Driver On I-195 (Updated) There was a crash with injuries involving an overturned dump truck on Interstate 195, authorities said. The crash occurred at about 2:10 p.m. on Wednesday, June 12 on I-195 westbound East of Exit 7 in Robbinsville, according to the NJDOT. A dump truck lost directional control, ran off the roadway to the right, struck a tree, and overturned, New Jersey State Police said. The driver of the dump truck was transported to an area hospital for non-life-threatening injuries, State Police said.  The crash remains under investigation.