1 Killed, 3 Injured in Franklin Township Truck Accident
The crash happened at about 9:32 p.m. on Franklin Boulevard near Robbins Avenue, and a passenger in one vehicle remained in critical condition.
One person was killed and three others were injured in a three-vehicle truck crash on Franklin Boulevard near Robbins Avenue in Franklin Township on November 8, according to the Somerset County Prosecutor.
The Night Crash Near Robbins Avenue
Franklin Township police were called to the scene at about 9:32 p.m. Sunday. Authorities said a Mercedes-Benz heading south crossed the centerline and entered the northbound lanes. Authorities said it then struck a Honda SUV and a Freightliner box truck, both heading north. The Mercedes driver, a 43-year-old man from New Brunswick, was pronounced dead at an area hospital. His name has not been released.
The Mercedes passenger was hospitalized in critical condition. The Honda driver was admitted with serious injuries. The box truck driver went to a hospital reporting pain.
Where the Franklin Township Inquiry Stands
The county's collision reconstruction team and the township police traffic bureau are examining the crash. Authorities said the inquiry will continue until the reconstruction team finishes its work. Authorities asked anyone who has information to call the prosecutor's office or the township police, and said tips may be sent anonymously.
A crash that is still under investigation is one where the evidence is still being gathered. No conclusions have been reached at that stage.
Andrew Finkelstein· Jacoby & MeyersFrom an earlier interview. General commentary, not about this crash, and not legal advice. The contributor may not be licensed in your state.Sources
- dailyvoice.com, “Man Killed, Person Critical In Wrong Way Crash: Somerset County Prosecutor”
- shorenewsnetwork.com, “Franklin Township Wrong-Way Crash on Franklin Boulevard Kills New Brunswick Man, 43”
- wrnjradio.com, “One dead, three injured in three-vehicle crash in Somerset County”
- nj.com, “1 dead, 1 critical after wrong-way crash in Somerset County”
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