Edison Man Killed In Fiery Stafford Crash: Police

EDISON, NJ — An Edison man was killed in a fatal fiery crash on Route 72 Saturday night in Stafford, police said.

The collision happened at about 7:45 p.m. on Route 72 near Mill Creek Road, police said.

A 26-year-old Barnegat man was driving east on the highway in a 2018 Subaru when a 2023 Chevrolet Corvette, driven by Kevin Scoda, a 24-year-old from Edison, collided with him, police said.

Scoda's car then lost control, veered off the road and crashed into a utility pole, bursting into flames, police said.

Unidentified citizens helped Scoda out of the car before emergency services arrived, police said.
Scoda was taken to Southern Ocean Medical Center, where he died from his injuries, police said.

"The Stafford Police Department extends its heartfelt condolences to Kevin Scoda's family during this painful time," police said.

Traffic was diverted off Route 72 eastbound for about two hours during the investigation.

If anyone witnessed the incident or has dash cam footage, they are urged to contact 609-597-1189 X8436 or email jpascale@staffordpolice.org.