Hundreds Of Rigs To Honor Young Tow Truck Driver Killed On Route 22

HILLSBOROUGH, NJ — Hundreds of rigs will be driving in from across the country to participate in a funeral procession going through Hillsborough for a 26-year-old tow truck driver, who was killed last week on Route 22.

Seth Newton, 26, of Readington Township, was killed after a car hit him while trying to remove a disabled vehicle from the center median cut-through in the area of Route 22 near the Phillips 66 Gas Station near the Somerset County border. Read More: 2 Dead In Route 22 Crash In Readington

On Thursday, March 17, from 4 to 8 p.m. a wake service will be held at Gleason’s Funeral Home at 1360 Hamilton St. in Somerset.

On Friday, March 18, before the funeral service, there will be a procession for Newton, who worked for Superior Towing & Transport LLC.

Tow trucks, fire, EMS and police vehicles are asked to line up at Lebanon Borough Volunteer Fire Company at 88 Main St. in Lebanon at 8 a.m. with the procession leaving around 9 a.m.

The procession will drive from Lebanon to Hillsbourgh where Newton's Funeral will be held at St. Joseph Church at 34 Yorktown Rd. in Hillsborough. The funeral is intended to begin at 10 a.m.

"My family and I have come to learn that around 200 rigs from across the country will be participating in his procession so please keep in mind that we might not be perfectly on time (for those who know, typical Newton timing)," said Seth's sister Sarah Newton.

"My family and I are forever grateful to see how many lives Seth impacted. We appreciate everything you’ve all have done in hope that we will forever continue to honor Seth and who he truly was as a person," continued Sarah Newton.

Many poured out their emotions for Seth and his life on social media.

"I will never understand how life can truly be so cruel. My dear cousin, I wish this world would’ve given you more time to do all the great things we knew you would do. Your laugh is one of my favorite childhood memories and I am broken knowing I will never hear it or see you again. I will live this life to the fullest now for you and for mom. I hope you’re both up there drinking vodka sodas and having a good laugh together like old times. I love you and will miss you forever, Seth. Nothing will ever be the same," said Taylor Mansey.

"You were one of the most funniest,nicest, genuine guys I’ve met and you and my cousin made the greatest couple! U made her the happiest I’ve ever seen and treated her great beyond belief! U were too young to go!" said Cheyenne King.

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