NY Man, 23, Dies When Car Crashed Into 18-Wheeler On NJ Turnpike In Westampton: Troopers NY Man, 23, Dies When Car Crashed Into 18-Wheeler On NJ Turnpike In Westampton: Troopers
NY Man, 23, Dies When Car Crashed Into 18-Wheeler On NJ Turnpike In Westampton: Troopers A Long Island man was killed when his car crashed into the back of a tractor-trailer on the New Jersey Turnpike, authorities said. Donald Butler of Wheatley Heights, died in the crash in Westampton Township on Tuesday, Oct. 15, a New Jersey State Police spokesperson said.  Troopers responded to the northbound side of the turnpike near milepost 43.9 at around 9:56 p.m. The crash happened just south of Exit 5, which is the interchange for Burlington-Mount Holly Road. Investigators said Butler was driving a Mercedes-Benz E400 when his car struck the back of a Fre…
Six-Vehicle Crash In Bordentown Causes Injuries, Massive NJ Turnpike Traffic Jam (UPDATE) Six-Vehicle Crash In Bordentown Causes Injuries, Massive NJ Turnpike Traffic Jam (UPDATE)
Six-Vehicle Crash In Bordentown Causes Injuries, Massive NJ Turnpike 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 …
'Beacon Of Positivity': Former College Golfer, Dad Dies In NJ Turnpike Crash In Cranbury 'Beacon Of Positivity': Former College Golfer, Dad Dies In NJ Turnpike Crash In Cranbury
'Beacon Of Positivity': Former College Golfer, Dad Dies In NJ Turnpike Crash In Cranbury A Pennsylvania family was mourning the death of a father and Hudson Valley native who was killed on the New Jersey Turnpike. Colin Mahon of Newtown Square, PA, died in a chain-reaction crash in Cranbury, NJ, on Tuesday, Oct. 8, a New Jersey State Police spokesperson said. The father of three children was 40 years old, according to his obituary from Donohue Funeral Homes. A GoFundMe page in Mahon's memory had raised more than $118,900 from at least 326 donations as of Monday, Oct. 14. "Colin was a beacon of positivity and strength, touching the lives of everyone around h…
PA Man, 40, Dies In Fiery Chain-Reaction Crash On NJ Turnpike In Cranbury: Troopers PA Man, 40, Dies In Fiery Chain-Reaction Crash On NJ Turnpike In Cranbury: Troopers
PA Man, 40, Dies In Fiery Chain-Reaction Crash On NJ Turnpike In Cranbury: Troopers A Pennsylvania man was killed in a chain-reaction crash during the morning commute on the New Jersey Turnpike, authorities said. Colin Mahon of Newtown Square, PA, died on Tuesday, Oct. 8, a New Jersey State Police spokesperson said. Troopers responded to the crash on the northbound inner highway at milepost 69 in Cranbury. Investigators said a Volkswagen Golf driven by Mahon was stopped in the left lane when a Cadillac Escalade crashed into his car. The impact caused the Volkswagen to hit the back of a Ford F-150 in the left lane and a Hyundai Sonata in the center lane. The…
Trio Steals Thousands Of Dollars Of Beef From Tractor Trailer:  PA AG Trio Steals Thousands Of Dollars Of Beef From Tractor Trailer:  PA AG
Trio Steals Thousands Of Dollars Of Beef From Tractor Trailer: PA AG Three Philadelphia men were arrested as they were stealing 1,600 pounds of beef from a locked trailer in the city, according to the Pennsylvania Attorney General's Office. Douglas Mathis, 36; Jamir Scott, 25; and Tariq Duncan, 31, were seen Tuesday, September 24, 2024, wearing dark clothing and masks while breaking a lock on a trailer in the 7300 block of Edmund Street, the Attorney General's Office said. They were carrying 25 cases of beef valued at $7,000 from the trailer to their van. Mathis, Scott, and Duncan were arraigned Sept. 24 with bail set at $200,000 each.  Mathis and…
Truck Overturns On New Jersey Turnpike In Kearny: NJDOT Truck Overturns On New Jersey Turnpike In Kearny: NJDOT
Truck Overturns On New Jersey Turnpike In Kearny: Njdot A tractor trailer overturned on the New Jersey Turnpike in Keary on the late morning of Tuesday, Sept. 17, the New Jersey Department of Transportation said. The truck overturned following a crash on the turnpike at the Western Spur northbound exit ramp at Interchange 15W by Route 280, the Department of Transportation said. The right shoulder is blocked as a result of the crash, the DOT said.
Serial Seafood, Meat, Alcohol Thieves Caught At NJ Turnpike Rest Stop In Cranbury: Troopers Serial Seafood, Meat, Alcohol Thieves Caught At NJ Turnpike Rest Stop In Cranbury: Troopers
Serial Seafood, Meat, Alcohol Thieves Caught At NJ Turnpike Rest Stop In Cranbury: Troopers Four Philadelphia men were accused of stealing millions of dollars worth of food and alcohol over several years, authorities said. In a news release on Monday, Sept. 16, New Jersey State Police announced the arrests of 23-year-old Shaun Coleman, 37-year-old Salahudin Reddy, 31-year-old Hanif Tucker, and 26-year-old Rashan Clark-Reddy. They were charged after a two-month investigation into nine burglaries at New Jersey Turnpike service areas that troopers called "Operation Beef Bandit". Investigators said an organized criminal crew broke into parked and often occupie…
Horses Extricated From Trailer In NJ Turnpike Cherry Hill Crash, Firefighters Say Horses Extricated From Trailer In NJ Turnpike Cherry Hill Crash, Firefighters Say
Horses Extricated From Trailer In NJ Turnpike Cherry Hill Crash, Firefighters Say Several horses were medically treated after the trailers they were being towed in were struck on the New Jersey Turnpike Tuesday, Sept. 10, firefighters said. The Cherry Hill Fire Department said the crash happened in the southbound lanes near milepost 26, and involved a utility van and a truck towing the trailer. "There were no injuries to humans, however the horse trailer had significant damage to the rear door and ramp trapping the horses inside," the fire department said. "To complicate things further, the trailer was disabled and could not be moved off of the highway and one of the hor…
Monroe Man Gets Out Of Car On NJ Turnpike, Killed By Tractor-Trailer In East Brunswick: NJSP Monroe Man Gets Out Of Car On NJ Turnpike, Killed By Tractor-Trailer In East Brunswick: NJSP
Monroe Man Gets Out Of Car On NJ Turnpike, Killed By Tractor-Trailer In East Brunswick: Njsp A Monroe Township man was killed when he got out of his car and was hit by a tractor-trailer on the New Jersey Turnpike, authorities said. Michael Veisz, 40, died in the crash on Interstate 95 North in East Brunswick on Friday, Aug. 23, a state police spokesperson said. Troopers responded to the scene near milepost 81.2 at around 5:02 a.m. Investigators said a Chevrolet Impala driven by Veisz was in a single-car crash on the southbound inner side of the turnpike. Veisz got out of the car and crossed into the northbound inner side when he was struck by an oncoming Peterbilt tractor-trai…
1 Flown In NJ Turnpike Tractor Trailer Fire (VIDEO) 1 Flown In NJ Turnpike Tractor Trailer Fire (VIDEO)
1 Flown In NJ Turnpike Tractor Trailer Fire (Video) A tractor trailer caught fire Thursday, Aug. 1 on the New Jersey Turnpike in Burlington County, video shows. One person was airlifted to an area hospital, Westampton Township Emergency Services said. Video shared to Facebook shows the vehicle on fire.
Tractor-Trailer Flips On NJ Turnpike (UPDATE) Tractor-Trailer Flips On NJ Turnpike (UPDATE)
Tractor-Trailer Flips On NJ Turnpike (Update) A tractor-trailer overturned blocking three lanes of the New Jersey Turnpike, authorities said. The crash occurred at about 11:20 a.m. on Friday, July 26 near Interchange 9 in East Brunswick Township, according to the NJDOT. There were no serious injuries, according to New Jersey State Police.
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…