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Infant Among 3 Dead In NJ Turnpike Tractor Trailer Crash In Westampton: Cops Infant Among 3 Dead In NJ Turnpike Tractor Trailer Crash In Westampton: Cops
Infant Among 3 Dead In NJ Turnpike Tractor Trailer Crash In Westampton: Cops UPDATE: Three people, including a 5-month-old baby, were killed in a crash involving a Freightliner on the New Jersey Turnpike in Burlington County on Saturday, Feb. 21, authorities said. Three people, including a 5-month-old infant, were killed in a fiery tractor-trailer crash on the New Jersey Turnpike early Saturday morning, Feb. 21, authorities said. Troopers responded to a motor vehicle crash at 2:17 a.m. on the southbound side of the New Jersey Turnpike at milepost 43.1 in Westampton, Burlington County, State Police Sgt. Charles Marchan said. Elvin Camacho, 35, of North Bergen, …
Firefighter, Army Vet Seriously Injured By Wrong-Way Driver On NJ Turnpike In Ridgefield Park Firefighter, Army Vet Seriously Injured By Wrong-Way Driver On NJ Turnpike In Ridgefield Park
Firefighter, Army Vet Seriously Injured By Wrong-Way Driver On NJ Turnpike In Ridgefield Park A Hudson Valley firefighter, US Army veteran, and young father is facing a long road to recovery after being struck by a wrong-way driver on the NJ Turnpike last weekend, loved ones say. Guillermo Mollins, 39, of Poughkeepsie, was in a Honda sedan when he was struck by a Ford pickup truck driven by 44-year-old Bruce Canfield, of Pottstown, PA, who was traveling south in the northbound lanes of the Turnpike early Saturday, Jan. 3, NJSP Sgt. Jeffrey Lebron said.  Canfield died as a result of the head-on crash near milepost 117.8, which sent the pickup into a concrete …
Person Killed, Ejected From Vehicle In Mount Laurel Turnpike Crash: NJSP Person Killed, Ejected From Vehicle In Mount Laurel Turnpike Crash: NJSP
Person Killed, Ejected From Vehicle In Mount Laurel Turnpike Crash: Njsp One person was killed after a Hyundai struck a truck on the New Jersey Turnpike in Burlington County on Monday, Dec. 30, authorities said. At 2:10 p.m., troopers responded to the New Jersey Turnpike north in Mount Laurel after a Kenworth commercial vehicle with an attached roll off trailer, sustained a mechanical malfunction and was parked on the right shoulder of the entrance from the New Jersey Turnpike north to the James Fenimore Cooper Service Area, Christopher Postorino, a spokesman for the New Jersey State Police said. A Hyundai passenger vehicle was traveling north and exited for the…
Feds Join Fight To Save 175-Year-Old Cranbury Farm From Bulldozers: 'Not For Sale' Feds Join Fight To Save 175-Year-Old Cranbury Farm From Bulldozers: 'Not For Sale'
Feds Join Fight To Save 175-Year-Old Cranbury Farm From Bulldozers: 'Not For Sale' The federal government is joining the fight to assist a New Jersey farm that has been a fixture off the Turnpike for more than a century.  A 175-year-old family farm in Cranbury (Middlesex County) is now at the center of a high-stakes legal and political showdown after the township began the process of seizing the land for a housing development, triggering a wave of public outrage, national media attention, and direct intervention from the Trump administration. The farm, located at 1234 South River Road, has been in the Henry family for over 150 years.  It’s widely known throughout the com…
Florida Man Shoots Truck Driver On NJ Turnpike In Edison: NJSP Florida Man Shoots Truck Driver On NJ Turnpike In Edison: NJSP
Florida Man Shoots Truck Driver On NJ Turnpike In Edison: Njsp A 32-year-old Florida man was arrested and charged after he shot a truck driver in the abdomen during a road rage incident on the New Jersey Turnpike in Edison on Friday, June 20, authorities said. At 10:15 a.m., troopers responded to the Turnpike after the driver of a box truck was shot in the abdomen while driving southbound, Charles Marchan, a spokesman for the New Jersey State Police said. An investigation determined Eiver Rodriguez, who was also driving a tractor-trailer, fired one round into the front door of the victim’s box truck, Marchan said. Rodriguez fled the scene, continuing …
Found $100 Taped To A Bench? The NJ Guy Behind It All Isn’t Rich—But He Is Watching You Found $100 Taped To A Bench? The NJ Guy Behind It All Isn’t Rich—But He Is Watching You
Found $100 Taped To A Bench? The NJ Guy Behind It All Isn’t Rich—But He Is Watching You The secret’s out: The man behind New Jersey’s viral cash hunts is not some reclusive millionaire — he’s a warehouse logistics manager from the suburbs. Samuel Norris, 42, has been unmasked as the good-hearted trickster known on Instagram as “Mr. Cash Drop,” according to a New York Post exclusive.  Since March, he’s been stuffing envelopes with $50 to $100 and stashing them in bushes, taping them to beach railings, and sliding them under rocks across the Garden State. Norris and his girlfriend, Trina, started the project for fun — picking drop spots at random while driving along the NJ…
'Sounds Like Corruption': Elon Musk Slams NJ For Dropping Tesla 'Sounds Like Corruption': Elon Musk Slams NJ For Dropping Tesla
'Sounds Like Corruption': Elon Musk Slams NJ For Dropping Tesla Elon Musk is raising eyebrows after the New Jersey Turnpike Authority confirmed it’s removing 64 Tesla Superchargers from Turnpike service areas starting Thursday, June 6. But officials say there’s a straightforward reason: Tesla’s contract expired. “Sounds like corruption,” Musk wrote on X in response to a Tesla post accusing the NJTA of cutting the company out in favor of a single third-party provider. Sounds like corruption — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) May 30, 2025 In a statement on May 30, Tesla said the NJTA had “chosen a sole third-party charging provider” and was “not allowing us to …
Hyattsville Teens Killed In NJ Turnpike Crash ID'd: NJSP Hyattsville Teens Killed In NJ Turnpike Crash ID'd: NJSP
Hyattsville Teens Killed In NJ Turnpike Crash ID'd: Njsp Two Maryland teenagers killed in a crash on the New Jersey Turnpike in Gloucester County early Sunday, May 18, have been identified, authorities said. Juan Carlos Munguia-Palma, 19, and a 14-year-old boy, both residents of Hyattsville, were identified as the victims in the fatal crash, Jeffrey Lebron, a spokesman for the New Jersey State Police, said. At 1:06 a.m., an Acura MDX with six occupants, operated by a 19-year-old Maryland man, was traveling northbound on the Turnpike in Harrison Township, Lebron said. The driver lost directional control of the Acura, veered off the roadway to…
NJ Taxpayers Owe Extra $10M After Court Tosses Bridge Bid Over Paperwork Mistake NJ Taxpayers Owe Extra $10M After Court Tosses Bridge Bid Over Paperwork Mistake
NJ Taxpayers Owe Extra $10M After Court Tosses Bridge Bid Over Paperwork Mistake New Jersey taxpayers are on the hook for an extra $10 million after the state Supreme Court upheld a decision to toss the lowest bid for a major bridge project over a paperwork error. In a ruling released Monday, May 5, the justices voted 5-2 to back the New Jersey Turnpike Authority’s decision to reject a $70.8 million bid from El Sol Contracting and Construction Corp. for failing to properly authorize a key legal document (see attachment). El Sol’s bid was the lowest by nearly $10 million. But according to the Court, the company didn’t submit a valid Consent of Surety — a document that gu…
Lumber Truck Overturns On NJ Turnpike In East Rutherford, Driver Hospitalized Lumber Truck Overturns On NJ Turnpike In East Rutherford, Driver Hospitalized
Lumber Truck Overturns On NJ Turnpike In East Rutherford, Driver Hospitalized A lumber truck overturned on the New Jersey Turnpike - Western Spur Friday afternoon, blocking traffic and sending the driver to the hospital, officials said. The crash occurred around 2:39 p.m. on April 25 on the northbound exit ramp at Interchange 16W - NJ 3, in East Rutherford, according to the East Rutherford Fire Department. “The driver was extricated prior to our arrival and was transported to the hospital,” East Rutherford FD said. As of 2:47 p.m., the right lane and shoulder were blocked, according to the New Jersey Department of Transportation. As of press time, major delays were …
19 Bergen County Police Departments Being Paid To Crack Down On Distracted Drivers 19 Bergen County Police Departments Being Paid To Crack Down On Distracted Drivers
19 Bergen County Police Departments Being Paid To Crack Down On Distracted Drivers New Jersey is cracking down on distracted drivers in a major way — and local police departments are getting paid to do it. Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Highway Traffic Safety (HTS) on Monday, April 1, launched a statewide campaign called “Put the Phone Away or Pay,” running through April 30.  The initiative combines high-visibility enforcement with a public awareness campaign targeting texting and other phone-related distractions behind the wheel. The campaign comes as preliminary state data reveals that 48% of drivers involved in crashes last year were dist…
Lawsuit Was Filed Against Bogota Driver Days Before He Died In Route 17 Crash, Records Show Lawsuit Was Filed Against Bogota Driver Days Before He Died In Route 17 Crash, Records Show
Lawsuit Was Filed Against Bogota Driver Days Before He Died In Route 17 Crash, Records Show A Bogota man killed in a Route 17 crash earlier this month was facing a civil lawsuit for an unrelated car accident that allegedly caused serious injuries, court records show. Edwin B. Coreas, the 30-year-old driver killed in the Thursday, March 6, Hasbrouck Heights crash, was named in a civil action filed in Bergen County Superior Court just days before his death, according to court documents obtained by Daily Voice. Coreas also has 10 pages of violations in the New Jersey court system, many of which are traffic offenses. The lawsuit, filed by a Hawthorne resident, accuses Coreas and Wesca…
$32K Worth Of Heroin Seized In Hamilton Twp Drug Raid, Man Charged: Prosecutor $32K Worth Of Heroin Seized In Hamilton Twp Drug Raid, Man Charged: Prosecutor
$32K Worth Of Heroin Seized In Hamilton Twp Drug Raid, Man Charged: Prosecutor A 52-year-old Teaneck man was arrested and charged after he was found transporting $32,000 in heroin, which authorities said was seized from him along the NJ Turnpike in Mercer County. Officers began surveilling Edwin Vargas after receiving information he was transporting large quantity of narcotics into Hamilton Township near the Woodrow Wilson Service Area, Mercer County Prosecutor Janetta D. Marbrey said. On Tuesday, Feb. 11, at 11:30 a.m., law enforcement conducted a motor vehicle stop on a Kia Telluride driven by Vargas on the New Jersey Turnpike, Marbrey said. Vargas was detained…
Montvale's James Gandolfini Service Area Reopens After Renovations Montvale's James Gandolfini Service Area Reopens After Renovations
Montvale's James Gandolfini Service Area Reopens After Renovations New Jersey drivers can finally stop at the James Gandolfini Service Area again. After more than a year of renovations, the Garden State Parkway rest stop in Montvale has officially reopened, bringing back popular food spots and a fresh new look. Travelers can now grab a coffee at Dunkin’, a salty snack from Auntie Anne’s, or dig into some classic comfort food at Nathan’s and Burger King. The service area also features an Applegreen retail market for on-the-go essentials. For those waiting on fuel, the Sunoco station is expected to open next week, officials said. The Park & Ride, which…
Overturned Truck Closes NJ Turnpike In Secaucus Overturned Truck Closes NJ Turnpike In Secaucus
Overturned Truck Closes NJ Turnpike In Secaucus An overturned truck closed all lanes of the NJ Turnpike in Secaucus on Wednesday morning, Feb. 5, the NJDOT site says. The crash happened along the eastern spur inside Interchange 16E to Route 3.  The three center lanes were blocked as of 7:45 a.m.
James Gandolfini Service Area Sets Opening Date After Renovations James Gandolfini Service Area Sets Opening Date After Renovations
James Gandolfini Service Area Sets Opening Date After Renovations Pull over, Parkway travelers—the James Gandolfini Service Area along the Garden State Parkway finally has an opening date. The Montvale rest area will open its doors Monday, Jan. 27, and it’s bringing big Jersey energy along with some fan-favorite eats. Dunkin’, Auntie Anne’s, Nathan’s, and the Applegreen retail market will be ready to serve up snacks and coffee to keep your road trip rolling. Burger King might be flipping burgers by Monday, but officials say they’ll know for sure later this week. Meanwhile, Sunoco will take a little longer to join the fun, with plans to open during the we…
Overturned Tractor Trailer Shuts All Lanes Of NJ Turnpike In Monroe Overturned Tractor Trailer Shuts All Lanes Of NJ Turnpike In Monroe
Overturned Tractor Trailer Shuts All Lanes Of NJ Turnpike In Monroe An overturned tractor trailer closed a stretch of the NJ Turnpike in Middlesex County on Monday afternoon, Dec. 30. The crash happened in Monroe, closing all lanes of the outer roadway's southbound exit ramp to Interchange 8A at approximately 12:12 p.m. As of press time, all lanes were closed.
Truck Overturns On NJ Turnpike At Route 46 Truck Overturns On NJ Turnpike At Route 46
Truck Overturns On NJ Turnpike At Route 46 Traffic on the NJ Turnpike in Bergen County was at a standstill Thursday morning, Dec. 12 following a crash involving an overturned truck.  The incident occurred around 11:35 a.m. in the northbound lanes near the Route 46 ramp in Ridgefield. Have photos? Email [email protected] According to the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT), the exit ramp is blocked, with vehicles being diverted to the right shoulder to pass.  Motorists are advised to avoid the area as cleanup and repairs continue, causing significant delays.
NC Man Charged In Halloween Road Rage Shooting On NJ Turnpike In Mansfield Twp., Troopers Say NC Man Charged In Halloween Road Rage Shooting On NJ Turnpike In Mansfield Twp., Troopers Say
NC Man Charged In Halloween Road Rage Shooting On NJ Turnpike In Mansfield Twp., Troopers Say A North Carolina man was accused of shooting at another driver during a road rage incident on the New Jersey Turnpike in Burlington County late on Halloween night, authorities said. Brandon Rudd, 34, of South Mills, NC, was charged with attempted murder and weapons offenses, state police said in a news release on Thursday, Dec. 12. The charges stemmed from shots fired on the NJ Turnpike in Mansfield Township on Thursday, Oct. 31. Troopers responded to the southbound side of the turnpike near milepost 48.3 at around 11:59 p.m. Investigators said Rudd and the victim …
Overturned Tractor Trailer Shuts All Lanes At NJ Turnpike/Route 3 Ramp In East Rutherford Overturned Tractor Trailer Shuts All Lanes At NJ Turnpike/Route 3 Ramp In East Rutherford
Overturned Tractor Trailer Shuts All Lanes At NJ Turnpike/Route 3 Ramp In East Rutherford An overturned tractor-trailer brought traffic to a halt on the NJ Turnpike ramp to Route 3 in East Rutherford on Monday morning, Dec. 9, according to the NJDOT website. Emergency response vehicles remained on the scene as of 10:30 a.m., with all westbound lanes closed at Interchange 16W, the website reported. Motorists are advised to seek alternate routes as crews work to clear the area. No additional details about the incident were immediately available.
Fuel Spill Shuts Route 3 After Four-Vehicle Crash In East Rutherford Fuel Spill Shuts Route 3 After Four-Vehicle Crash In East Rutherford
Fuel Spill Shuts Route 3 After Four-Vehicle Crash In East Rutherford A four-vehicle collision involving a fuel spill shut down Route 3 East in East Rutherford on Wednesday afternoon, Nov. 20, causing significant traffic disruptions, authorities said. The accident, reported at the South Service Road at 12:05 p.m., began with a crash between a Chevy Malibu and a tow truck, according to East Rutherford Police Captain J. Yannacone. The impact set off a chain reaction involving a Toyota Tundra pickup and a dump truck. Three lanes of Route 3 were initially closed, but a diesel fuel leak from the tow truck forced a full road closure. Traffic was rerouted to th…
Driver, Passenger Flee NJ Turnpike Crash In Ridgefield Park: State Police (UPDATE) Driver, Passenger Flee NJ Turnpike Crash In Ridgefield Park: State Police (UPDATE)
Driver, Passenger Flee NJ Turnpike Crash In Ridgefield Park: State Police (Update) A driver and a passenger fled the scene of a crash with another vehicle on the NJ Turnpike in Bergen County Monday evening, Oct. 28, police said. The Toyota RAV4 and Audi Q3 collided in the northbound lanes at milepost 118.7 in Ridgefield Park around 6:55 p.m., New Jersey State Police Sgt. Jeffrey Lebron said. The driver and passenger of the Toyota fled the scene on foot and were picked up by an unknown vehicle before troopers arrived.  No injuries were reported. The crash remains under investigation, and no additional information is available at this time.
Thieves Wanted After Jewelry Stolen At Woodrow Wilson Service Area, State Police Say Thieves Wanted After Jewelry Stolen At Woodrow Wilson Service Area, State Police Say
Thieves Wanted After Jewelry Stolen At Woodrow Wilson Service Area, State Police Say Troopers were looking for three men suspected of stealing jewelry from a vehicle at a New Jersey Turnpike rest stop in Mercer County, authorities said. State police shared three photos of the suspects in a Facebook post on Friday, Oct. 4. The burglary happened at the Woodrow Wilson Service Area in Hamilton Township at around 4 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 30. Investigators said the men broke the vehicle window and removed two bags of jewelry before leaving the rest area. State Police Seeking Public’s Assistance in Identifying Men Wanted for Theft The New Jersey State Police is…
Montvale Park & Ride Reopening After One Year With New Bus Schedule Montvale Park & Ride Reopening After One Year With New Bus Schedule
Montvale Park & Ride Reopening After One Year With New Bus Schedule After more than a year, the Park & Ride along the Garden State Parkway in Montvale, NJ is days away from reopening. Montvale Mayor Mike Ghassali said the commuter area, which had been closed and temporarily relocated to Rockland County, NY due to renovations at the James Gandolfini Rest Area, will open on Tuesday, Oct. 1. The gas station and eateries in the service area are expected to reopen at a later date. The service area was one of the final four that had been closed as part of a $250 million project to renovate and overhaul all of the service areas on the Garden State Parkway and…
Motorcycle Club Mourns Loss Of Rider 'BadKarma' Killed In NJ Turnpike Robbinsville Crash Motorcycle Club Mourns Loss Of Rider 'BadKarma' Killed In NJ Turnpike Robbinsville Crash
Motorcycle Club Mourns Loss Of Rider 'BadKarma' Killed In NJ Turnpike Robbinsville 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…
Passenger Jumps Out Of Moving SUV On NJ Turnpike In East Rutherford: Police Passenger Jumps Out Of Moving SUV On NJ Turnpike In East Rutherford: Police
Passenger Jumps Out Of Moving SUV On NJ Turnpike In East Rutherford: Police One person was hospitalized with serious injuries after plunging out of a moving vehicle along the New Jersey Turnpike, police said. A Hyundai SUV was traveling north on the western spur in East Rutherford at milepost 113.2 around 9:50 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 22 when the front seat passenger jumped from the moving car, NJSP Sgt. Jeffrey Lebron said. The passenger struck the pavement and sustained serious injuries. No further information was provided.
Early-Morning Crash Clogs Garden State Parkway In Woodbridge Early-Morning Crash Clogs Garden State Parkway In Woodbridge
Early-Morning Crash Clogs Garden State Parkway In Woodbridge A portion of the Garden State Parkway was seeing heavy delays early Monday, Aug. 19 due to a crash. The accident happened in the southbound lanes, north of Exit 129 to the NJ Turnpike in Woodbridge.  As of 6:30 a.m., heavy delays were reported.
Half Of Hackensack Is Flooded, Route 17 Shut In Hasbrouck Heights: Storm Update Half Of Hackensack Is Flooded, Route 17 Shut In Hasbrouck Heights: Storm Update
Half Of Hackensack Is Flooded, Route 17 Shut In Hasbrouck Heights: Storm Update Following fierce storms swept through the region Tuesday evening, Aug. 6, many roadways were still flooded and wet, making for treacherous commutes Wednesday, Aug. 7. As of 8 a.m., Route 17 north was closed in Hasbrouck Heights at Route 46 due to flooding. The borough's fire department shared scenes from local streets. Last night, members stood by at the firehouse in anticipation of the storm. For several hours, the department responded... Posted by Hasbrouck Heights Fire Department on Wednesday, August 7, 2024 Last night, members stood by at the firehouse in anticipation of the st…
Tractor Trailer Overturns On NJ Turnpike In Newark Tractor Trailer Overturns On NJ Turnpike In Newark
Tractor Trailer Overturns On NJ Turnpike In Newark A tractor trailer overturned on the NJ Turnpike Tuesday morning, Aug. 6 in Newark. According to the NJDOT, it happened on the the western spur's exit ramp to Interchange 15E/Routes 1&9 around 9:30 a.m. As of press time, the left shoulder and ramp were both partially blocked.
Overturned Tractor Trailer Shuts All Lanes Of NJ Turnpike In Leonia Overturned Tractor Trailer Shuts All Lanes Of NJ Turnpike In Leonia
Overturned Tractor Trailer Shuts All Lanes Of NJ Turnpike In Leonia All lanes of the NJ Turnpike were closed as of 10:55 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 1 due to a tractor trailer that overturned in Bergen County, the NJDOT site says. It happened around 10:40 p.m. in the express lanes on the northbound side, just south of Exit 71 for Broad Avenue in Leonia. All lanes were blocked as of press time.
Tractor-Trailer Fire Jams NJ Turnpike (DEVELOPING) Tractor-Trailer Fire Jams NJ Turnpike (DEVELOPING)
Tractor-Trailer Fire Jams NJ Turnpike (Developing) A tractor-trailer fire on the New Jersey Turnpike was jamming traffic in South Brunswick, authorities said. The fire broke out at about 12:40 p.m. on Tuesday, July 2 on the outer roadway southbound north of Interchange 8A (Route 32) in SOuth Brunswick, according to NJDOT. Two right lanes of three lanes were blocked as of 2:30 p.m., 511nj.org reported. Check back for updates.