Jackknifed Tractor-Trailer Closes Route 40 In South Jersey Jackknifed Tractor-Trailer Closes Route 40 In South Jersey
Jackknifed Tractor-Trailer Closes Route 40 In South Jersey Route 40 was closed for more than two hours Monday after a tractor-trailer jackknifed, authorities said. The crash occurred at milepost 7.7 on Route 1 near Jill Road in Pilesgrove Township, Salem County, just before noon, according to a New Jersey State Police spokesman. The roadway was shut down for the removal of the tractor-trailer and reopened at about 2 p.m., State Police said. No injuries were reported.  Verizon responded to work on damage to utility wires.
Jackknifed Tractor-Trailer Closes Route 1 In Central Jersey Jackknifed Tractor-Trailer Closes Route 1 In Central Jersey
Jackknifed Tractor-Trailer Closes Route 1 In Central Jersey Part of Route 1 in Central Jersey was closed due to a jackknifed tractor-trailer, authorities said. The crash occurred at about 7 a.m. Monday on Route 1 in South Brunswick Township, initial reports said.  At least one southbound lane was shut down as the other lane was cleared, reports said. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES
Newest Chick-Fil-A Opens In Mercer County Newest Chick-Fil-A Opens In Mercer County
Newest Chick-Fil-A Opens In Mercer County There's a new Chick-fil-A restaurant coming to South Jersey  The latest NJ addition to the fast-food chain is located at 2960 Route 1 in  Lawrenceville, Mercer County. The restaurant is open from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Saturday. There are 52 Chick-fil-A eateries in New Jersey and more than 2,600 nationwide.
First Responders Called In Separate Route 9 Woodbridge Crashes First Responders Called In Separate Route 9 Woodbridge Crashes
First Responders Called In Separate Route 9 Woodbridge Crashes Police, firefighters and EMS crews responded to two separate Route 9 crashes, authorities said. The first crash reportedly involved a pedestrian about 6:30 a.m. Saturday at Routes 1 and 9 southbound south of Randolph Avenue, according to initial reports.  That victim was taken to Robert Wood University Hospital in New Brunswick. A second crash was reported on Route 9 near Green Street about 9:30 a.m., reports said. An unconfirmed report said that collision was head-on. Woodbridge police were not immediately available for more details. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES
MOTEL MURDER: Dealer Convicted Of Cold-Blooded Killing At 'Sensual' Route 1 Getaway MOTEL MURDER: Dealer Convicted Of Cold-Blooded Killing At 'Sensual' Route 1 Getaway
Motel Murder: Dealer Convicted Of Cold-Blooded Killing At 'Sensual' Route 1 Getaway A holdup that left a victim shot dead at a Route 1 couples motel in Woodbridge led to the murder conviction of a Bronx man who federal prosecutors said planned the robbery, supplied the gun and pocketed some of the proceeds. Jurors in lower Manhattan last week found Kasheen “Kash” Samuels, 34, guilty of the felony murder of Andrew Torres, as well as other robbery-related charges, following a nine-day trial, said Audrey Strauss, the U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York. Torres, 21, was pronounced dead a little over a half-hour after police responded to the Loop Inn Motel on Ju…
5 Hospitalized In Route 1 Crash 5 Hospitalized In Route 1 Crash
5 Hospitalized In Route 1 Crash Five people were hospitalized in a serious crash on Route 1 early Saturday morning, authorities said. A southbound car veered off the road just before Carnegie Center Drive and struck a telephone pole before re-entering the road -- where it was struck by an SUV around 3:40 a.m., NJ.com says citing West Windsor police. Four occupants of one car and a fifth from the other were rushed to a local hospital, according to Sgt. Frank Bal. No further information was released.
SEE ANYTHING? Public's Help Sought Finding SUV In Crash That Ejected Motorcyclist Near GWB SEE ANYTHING? Public's Help Sought Finding SUV In Crash That Ejected Motorcyclist Near GWB
SEE Anything? Public's Help Sought Finding SUV In Crash That Ejected Motorcyclist Near GWB Fort Lee police believe a vehicle that left the scene may have been responsible for a Sunday afternoon crash that ejected a motorcyclist. The 44-year-old victim from Greenwood Lake was headed north on Route 1 when a gray-colored SUV apparently caused him to lose control of his 2004 Suzuki near the Dunkin Donuts shortly before 2:30 p.m., Capt. Ricky Mirkovic said. The motorcyclist was taken to Hackensack University Medical Center with what turned out to be moderate injuries after Fort Lee police and EMS responded, Mirkovic said. All traffic was detoured to local streets. Meanwhile, pol…
Central Police ID Pickup Truck Driver Killed After Slamming Snowbank, Tree Off Route 1 Central Police ID Pickup Truck Driver Killed After Slamming Snowbank, Tree Off Route 1
Central Police ID Pickup Truck Driver Killed After Slamming Snowbank, Tree Off Route 1 Authorities have identified the driver of a pickup truck who was killed Thursday after slamming into a snowbank and tree in South Brunswick. Andrew Malouf, 73, of the Kendall Park section of town, is believed to have suffered a medical problem causing him to veer off Henderson Road, police said. The crash was reported about 10:40 a.m. about 100 yards west of Route 1. Malouf was found unconscious in the pickup truck.  Malouf was taken to Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, where he was pronounced dead, police said. Good Samaritans pulled the unconscious driv…
Central Police ID Pickup Truck Driver Killed After Slamming Snowbank, Tree Off Route 1 Central Police ID Pickup Truck Driver Killed After Slamming Snowbank, Tree Off Route 1
Central Police ID Pickup Truck Driver Killed After Slamming Snowbank, Tree Off Route 1 UPDATED: Authorities have identified the driver of a pickup truck who was killed Thursday after slamming into a snowbank and tree in South Brunswick. Andrew Malouf, 73, of the Kendall Park section of town, is believed to have suffered a medical problem causing him to veer off Henderson Road, police said. The crash was reported about 10:40 a.m. about 100 yards west of Route 1. Malouf was found unconscious in the pickup truck.  Malouf was taken to Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, where he was pronounced dead, police said. Good Samaritans pulled the unconsc…
Female Pedestrian Struck, Killed By Truck In Elizabeth Female Pedestrian Struck, Killed By Truck In Elizabeth
Female Pedestrian Struck, Killed By Truck In Elizabeth A female pedestrian crossing the street was struck and killed by a truck getting off Route 1 Thursday night in Elizabeth. The woman was outside of the crosswalk when she was hit around 8 p.m. at Route 1 and North Avenue East, City Spokeswoman Kelly Martins said. EMS rendered first aid to the woman, who was later pronounced dead at the hospital, authoriteis said. "The truck driver remained at the scene, fully cooperated and turned over everything," Martins said. "No alcohol or drugs were involved, it seems to be a tragic accident." The woman had not been identified as of Friday morning.
Woodbridge Police Look For Second Car In Fatal Pedestrian Crash Woodbridge Police Look For Second Car In Fatal Pedestrian Crash
Woodbridge Police Look For Second Car In Fatal Pedestrian Crash Woodbridge police seek the public’s help locating a second car that struck a pedestrian crossing Route 1 on Monday.  Joseph Cicero, 50, of the Avenel section of town later died of his critical injuries at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, authorities said. Cicero was struck about 1:40 a.m. by a northbound car about 1:40 a.m, authorities said. Cicero was thrown over the center median and then struck by a dark Hyundai Santa Fe traveling southbound. The driver of the first vehicle, a 29-year-old man from the Port Reading section of Woodbridge had a green light, police sa…
First Responders Called To Crash Closing Route 1 In Mercer County First Responders Called To Crash Closing Route 1 In Mercer County
First Responders Called To Crash Closing Route 1 In Mercer County EMS, firefighters and police were responding to a crash which trapped at least two people late Friday afternoon, authorities said. First responders were called to Route 1 at Franklin Corner Road in Lawrenceville about 4:30 p.m. Route 1 was closed in both directions. At least two people had to be extricated from a vehicle, according to initial, unconfirmed reports. This is a developing news story. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES.