Mercer Co. Crash Report: Semi & van collide in South Brunswick, killing 3

Crash Report – Ridge Rd & Rte 1, South Brunswick, NJ

 

Report ID: 2024 April 12

NCIC#: Unknown

OFFICER ID#: Unknown

Traffic Unit(s) Involved: 2

Occupants: At least 4

Injuries/Fatalities: Yes

Vehicle Damage (If Any): Yes

Property Damage (other than vehicles): Unknown

Road Surface Condition: Unknown

Manner of Crash Impact (Single Vehicle, Angle, Left Turn, Rear-End, Head-On, Sideswipe, U-Turn, Other, Unknown): Unknown

Location of Pedestrian/Cyclist (If Any): N/A

Narrative

SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ – A fiery collision between a van and an 18-wheeler killed three people on Friday night in South Brunswick.

The incident happened just after 9:30 a.m. on Route 1 at Ridge Road, which is just south of the Heathcote Extension.

Police say that a van carrying a driver and two disabled adults crashed with a semi, causing the van to ignite.

All three occupants of the van died from injuries sustained in the accident. Authorities have not yet released the names of the victims.

Medics transported the truck driver to the hospital with non-critical injuries.

A full investigation is underway.

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