65 Cars Involved In Icy Crashes On Major NJ Roadway 65 Cars Involved In Icy Crashes On Major NJ Roadway
65 Cars Involved In Icy Crashes On Major NJ Roadway At least 65 vehicles were involved in a series of crashes on a major ice-covered road in Central Jersey, authorities said. The crashes were blamed on black ice which often forms at dawn and dusk, according to the Monmouth County sheriff. The first chain-reaction crash occurred at 6:27 a.m. Wednesday on Route 36 westbound at the Route 18 ramp, according to Eatontown police. Police officers found approximately 15 vehicles involved in that crash. Multiple people were sent to the hospital for treatment of their injuries, police said. Approximately 10 minutes after the first crash, a second m…
Jersey Shore Pedestrian Struck, Killed Walking On Garden State Parkway, State Police Say Jersey Shore Pedestrian Struck, Killed Walking On Garden State Parkway, State Police Say
Jersey Shore Pedestrian Struck, Killed Walking On Garden State Parkway, State Police Say A pedestrian was struck and killed by a Toyota Friday afternoon while walking on the Garden State Parkway in Ocean County, authorities said. The fatal crash occurred at 2:12 p.m. in a northbound lane of the parkway in Toms River, according to a spokesman for the New Jersey State Police. The parkway experienced heavy traffic delays in both directions as state troopers investigated the crash scene, reports said. A preliminary investigation found that a Toyota Camry "struck a pedestrian in the roadway" near milepost 82, according to the NJSP spokesman, Sgt. First Class Lawrence Peele. The pe…
Major Crash Jams Parkway For Miles In Essex County Major Crash Jams Parkway For Miles In Essex County
Major Crash Jams Parkway For Miles In Essex County Traffic crawled on the Garden State Parkway in Essex County Thursday morning due to a major crash. The crash -- apparently involving nearly a dozen vehicles -- occurred on the southbound side of the highway between Exit 145 - I-280 to Exit 143B (Irvington)  Rubbernecking delays on Garden State Parkway northbound South of Exit 143 - NJ 124 (Irvington Twp) to North of Exit 144 - CR 510 (Newark) All lanes open 2 mile delay https://t.co/OtZvhBAY1h — 511NJ GSP (@511njgsp) May 27, 2021 All lanes were open but a more than 2-mile delay was reported.
Overturned Box Truck Jams NJ Turnpike In Newark Overturned Box Truck Jams NJ Turnpike In Newark
Overturned Box Truck Jams NJ Turnpike In Newark An overturned box truck jammed the NJ Turnpike in Newark Thursday. The southbound crash occurred around noon on the ramp to Interchange 14. Have photos? Email clevine@dailyvoice.com
3-Car Crash Jams Route 78 In Somerset County 3-Car Crash Jams Route 78 In Somerset County
3-Car Crash Jams Route 78 In Somerset County A three car crash with injuries jammed traffic on Route 78 in Somerset County Wednesday afternoon. At least one person suffered minor injuries in the 4:35 p.m. crash in the westbound lanes, just past Exit 40, according to initial reports. The left lane was closed as of 4:50 p.m., 511nj reports. Have photos? Email clevine@daiyvoice.com
Dump Truck Driver Hospitalized After Crashing Through Route 287 Barrier Into Backyard Dump Truck Driver Hospitalized After Crashing Through Route 287 Barrier Into Backyard
Dump Truck Driver Hospitalized After Crashing Through Route 287 Barrier Into Backyard A dump truck driver was hospitalized with non life-threatening injuries after crashing through a sound barrier wall on Route 287 and into the backyard of a Bridgewater home Thursday afternoon, New Jersey State Police said. The right lane of the northbound side of the highway was closed after the 1:25 p.m. crash near milepost 17.6, Sgt. Lawrence Peele said. The driver lost control before he went through the wall and into the backyard of a Woodlawn Avenue home, Peele said. No other injuries were reported and the cause remains under investigation. Have photos? Email clevine@dailyvoice.com
Serious Crash Jams Garden State Parkway In Union County Serious Crash Jams Garden State Parkway In Union County
Serious Crash Jams Garden State Parkway In Union County A serious crash closed the southbound side of the Garden State Parkway in Union County Monday afternoon. A vehicle went off the roadway at Exit 135 to Central Avenue in Clark around 4:15 p.m., 511nj.org reports. A medevac was requested to the scene and one entrapment was reported, initial reports show. This is a developing story. Check back for more.
Major NJ Highway Closing This Weekend For Repairs Major NJ Highway Closing This Weekend For Repairs
Major NJ Highway Closing This Weekend For Repairs Route 202 will be closed in both directions this weekend for drainage pipe replacement in Hunterdon County. Both southbound lanes and one right northbound lane will be closed approximately one mile north of ramp Route 29, from 7 p.m. Friday to 7 p.m. Sunday, New Jersey's transportation department said. Southbound traffic will get by in the southbound shoulder, while one right lane will be open for northbound traffic. Oversize loads wider than 8 feet and 6 inches will be prohibited from traveling on this section of the highway completely. If work is completed early, the road will reopen so…
Major Delays: Overturned Trailer Backs Up Outerbridge Crossing Into New Jersey Major Delays: Overturned Trailer Backs Up Outerbridge Crossing Into New Jersey
Major Delays: Overturned Trailer Backs Up Outerbridge Crossing Into New Jersey An overturned tractor trailer in Staten Island closed Route 440 eastbound at the Outerbridge Crossing Thursday. All lanes going into New Jersey -- which lets out in Perth Amboy -- were closed as of 3:30 p.m. This is a developing story. Check back for more. Have photos? Email clevine@dailyvoice.com Overturned tractor trailer has shut Route 440 Eastbound at the Outerbridge Crossing. Use caution, slow down and expect delays. https://t.co/oPLiabozB2 pic.twitter.com/66KGLSZ9dX — Lakewood News Network (@LakewoodNewsNet) July 23, 2020
Disabled Tractor Trailer Causes Miles-Long Backup On NJ Turnpike In Newark Disabled Tractor Trailer Causes Miles-Long Backup On NJ Turnpike In Newark
Disabled Tractor Trailer Causes Miles-Long Backup On NJ Turnpike In Newark Traffic backed up on the southbound side of the NJ Turnpike in Newark when a tractor trailer apparently split in half and spilled its content across the highway Thursday evening, initial reports say. The incident happened in the outer lanes north of 13A near Newark Airport around 5:45 p.m., 511nj.org reports. Crews were on scene cleaning as of 7 p.m. Have photos? Email clevine@dailyvoice.com This is a developing story. Check back for more.
Another Route 80 Delay: Overturned Tractor Trailer Shuts Eastbound Highway In Roxbury Another Route 80 Delay: Overturned Tractor Trailer Shuts Eastbound Highway In Roxbury
Another Route 80 Delay: Overturned Tractor Trailer Shuts Eastbound Highway In Roxbury Route 80 was backed up Friday morning after a tractor trailer overturned spilling fuel across the highway. All lanes were closed near Exit 34 - NJ 15 as of 10:30 a.m., according to 511nj.org. The incident occurred around 4:45 a.m. Photos show the trailer hanging off the guardrail. Delays of 90 minutes were reported.  Motorists urged to plan alternate routes during rush hours.
DETOUR: Route 4 Overpass Replacement Shuts Paramus Road For 3 Weeks DETOUR: Route 4 Overpass Replacement Shuts Paramus Road For 3 Weeks
Detour: Route 4 Overpass Replacement Shuts Paramus Road For 3 Weeks Start planning your alternative routes. The New Jersey Department of Transportation will be replacing the Paramus Road overpass above Route 4 beginning May 31. The overpass will be demolished and reconstructed over the course, shutting the portion of Paramus Road completely (yes, 24 hours a day). Police urge motorist to plan accordingly.