Traffic & Transit
Fatal Crash On I-280 In The Oranges; Car Veers Off Road, Collides With Trees
A car crash claimed a 79-year-old man's life on I-280 in Essex County, authorities say.
THE ORANGES, NJ — A fatal crash claimed a 79-year-old man’s life on I-280 in Essex County last weekend, authorities say.
According to the New Jersey State Police, the crash took place around 1 a.m. on Sunday on the eastbound portion of the highway near milepost 6.5 in Orange.
A Honda SUV veered off the road, struck a mound of sand, overturned and collided with two trees, police said.
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The driver – Joel Sterling, 79, of Orange – sustained fatal injuries in the crash.
Sterling’s death remains under investigation. No additional information was immediately available.
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