Crime & Safety

Driver, 65, Identified After Fatal Route 202 Crash In Morris County

The man died at Morristown Medical Center after crashing into a tree Tuesday morning, officials said. Police are still investigating.

MORRIS PLAINS, NJ — Officials identified the driver who died after crashing into a tree Tuesday morning as a 65-year-old Morris Plains man.

The one-vehicle crash happened as driver John McTernan was traveling south on Littleton Road (Route 202) and struck a tree near Totten Way at around 10 a.m, police said.

First responders transported McTernan to Morristown Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead, according to authorities. He was the only person in the vehicle.

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Police are not releasing the crash report at this time, and the incident is still under investigation.

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