Traffic & Transit

Fatality Confirmed In I-78 Crash In Berkeley Heights

Breaking: A serious crash on I-78 West in Berkeley Heights has been confirmed fatal, NJ State Police reported at 5:35 p.m.

BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ — A serious crash on I-78 West in Berkeley Heights has been confirmed fatal, NJ State Police reported at 5:35 p.m.

Multiple westbound lanes remain closed as a result of the investigation into the crash involving a truck and car at Exit 43 - CR 655/Diamond Hill Road. The crash was initially reported at 3:52 p.m.

The eastbound left lane is also closed. Drivers expect a 1-hour delay and should plan an alternate route.

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