Traffic & Transit
1 Injured In Serious Crash On Route 38: Police
Route 38 remains closed in one direction at Lenola Road after a serious crash Thursday morning.
MAPLE SHADE, NJ — Route 38 west has reopened after a serious crash at Lenola Road, Maple Shade police said Thursday morning. The eastbound lanes remain closed as of 9 a.m.
One person was hospitalized with minor injuries after the single-car crash, in which the car crashed into a utility pole at about 12:30 a.m., police said.
Police believe the driver was speeding at the time of the crash. The driver was ejected after the car was split in half, Bill Anderson of Fox 29 reported via Twitter.
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#Police just confirmed that the driver of #BMW split in half after hitting a pole on route 38 in Maple Shade was ejected from the car & amazingly suffered only minor injuries. One of the first responders told me “ I have never seen anything like that.” @FOX29philly #fox29goodday pic.twitter.com/bx8QG3qP9b
— Bill Anderson (@BillAFox29) July 29, 2021
Route 38 was initially closed in both directions at the crash scene due to downed power wires, police said. Utility crews are cleaning the scene, and police said they expect cleanup to last for most of the day.
Route 38 east remains closed. Drivers should consider using Route 295 and Route 73 as alternate routes. Drivers should expect delays and use caution if driving in the area. Drivers should slow down and watch for workers in the area.
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Anyone who saw the crash or has any information is asked to call 856-234-8300, and reference case number 2021-14224.
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