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Police & Fire
Philadelphia 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…
Police & Fire
'Police Activity' Reported On I-676 In Camden (
Developing
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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.
Police & Fire
Tractor Trailer Driver Seriously Injured In NJ Turnpike Crash (
Updated
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A vehicle crash and overturned tractor-trailer brought a massive emergency response to the New Jersey Turnpike in Burlington County early Tuesday, May 14. A driver from Philadelphia was seriously hurt in the crash, according to New Jersey State Police. Troopers responded to the crash at about 6 a.m. at Interchange 4 in Mount Laurel Township. Based on a preliminary investigation, a Mack tractor-trailer operated by a 59-year-old Philadelphia man was traveling northbound on the Turnpike and was negotiating a curve of the entrance ramp at milepost 34.6, State Police said. That's when the…
Police & Fire
Crash Investigation Closes Route 22 In Phillipsburg
A crash investigation and police response shut down Route 22 in Phillipsburg during rush-hour traffic on Thursday, Dec. 12. The crash occurred on the eastbound side at CR 677/Morris Street, according to the NJDOT: Rt 22 eastbound all lanes closed at CR 677/Morris St in Phillipsburg due to a crash investigation and police department activity. Follow detour or plan alternate route. — NJDOT (@NewJerseyDOT) December 12, 2023 All lanes were closed as of 4:10 p.m. Drivers were asked to follow detours or plan an alternate route.
Traffic
Crash On Commodore Barry Bridge Closes All Lanes
All lanes were closed on the Commodore Barry Bridge due to a crash on Thursday evening, Oct. 26. According to the NJDOT website, it happened in the westbound lanes of the New Jersey side in Logan Township. The bridge was closed into Chester, PA, the DOT said.
Traffic
Dump Truck Overturns Within Feet Of Jackknifed Trailer On Route 78 (
Developing
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A pair of crashes just yards from one another jammed Route 78 on a rainy Thursday, Aug. 10. Traffic piled up along the eastbound side of the highway near Exit 11 in Bloomsbury/Holland Twp. as of 4:20 p.m. Traffic on 78 Aug. 10.511nj.org One crash involved and overturned dump truck, another a jackknifed tractor trailer. See updates from NJDOT below: Fuel spill and Jack-knifed tractor trailer on I-78 eastbound East of Exit 11 - CR 614/Pattenburg Rd (Union Twp) 3 Left lanes of 4 lanes closed 15 minute delay https://t.co/cmsRzWLC11 — 511NJ I78 (@511nji78) August 10, 2023 Overturned …
Traffic
150 Gallons Of Fuel Spilled Onto Route 80 After Crash That Jammed PA, NJ Border For Hours
Route 80 was jammed for hours after a truck carrying hazardous materials crashed, authorities said. This crash occurred at mile marker 1.2 on Route 80 eastbound in Hardwick Township at about 8 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 23. No hazardous material leaked from the jackknifed tractor-trailer, but there was a 150-gallon diesel fuel spill, Knowlton firefighters said. No one was hurt. Fire crews immediately began deploying absorbent pads and booms to keep the flowing fuel from the storm drains that empty to the adjacent Delaware River. Station 22 Warren Co HAZMAT was requested as well to help wi…
Police & Fire
2-Car Crash Shuts Down Route 22, Damages Bridge
UPDATE: A driver from Pennsylvania was more than three times the legal BAC limit when she crashed into a flatbed tow truck and caused serious damage to a bridge in Warren County, authorities said. ---------------------------------- A two-car crash brought traffic to a halt on Route 22 and damaged a bridge in the Phillipsburg area Thursday afternoon, authorities said. The Lopatcong Township Fire Company responded to the crash in the westbound lanes on the bridge passing over Route 57 around 1:30 p.m., the department said. Emergency crews prevented an electrical fire by removing the batter…
Police & Fire
2 Airlifted As Warren County Crash Shuts Down Route 31 (
Developing
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Two victims were being flown to nearby hospitals in separate medical helicopters following a serious crash in Warren County, developing reports say. The crash trapped the victims near 459 Route 31 in Washington shortly before 11:15 a.m. on Tuesday, March 15, according to initial and unconfirmed reports. Both NorthSTAR and Atlantic Air 1 medical helicopters were called to the scene as crews worked to extricate the victims, the report said. A diversion team was also requested, the initial report said. Meanwhile, Route 31 was closed in both directions for the crash investigation, NJDOT said…
Police & Fire
Deadly Tractor-Trailer Crash Shuts Down Route 46
UPDATE: The victim was identified as Jen Gorgas, 25, of Netcong, DailyVoice.com reported. --------------------------------- A deadly tractor-trailer crash shut down Route 46 in Morris County early Tuesday, March 15, developing reports say. A car collided with the trailer and became trapped under it near 1470 Route 46 in Roxbury Township around 8:40 a.m., according to initial reports. A medical helicopter was requested and later canceled as emergency crews pronounced the victim dead at the scene, the initial report said. All lanes were closed in both directions East of Rt. 183/Netcong C…
Police & Fire
Hunterdon County Driver Hospitalized After Route 31 Crash Takes Out 2 Phone Poles,
Njdot
Sign
A 60-year-old Hunterdon County driver was hospitalized Tuesday following a serious Route 31 crash that took out two telephone poles and a department of transportation sign, authorities said. A Glen Gardner woman was driving a 2009 silver Toyota Camry northbound on Route 31 S. in Washington when she swerved into the southbound lane and back again, crossing both lanes shortly before 2:30 p.m., Washington Township police said in a release. The vehicle then left the highway and onto the shoulder, where it crashed into two telephone poles and a NJDOT sign, police said. The woman was taken to St…