New Jersey Turnpike crash leaves 22-year-old man dead

Saturday, August 15, 2020
CARNEYS POINT, New Jersey (WPVI) -- State police have identified the victim who was killed in a crash on the New Jersey Turnpike in Salem County.

The victim has been identified as 22-year-old Garret Christino of Highstown, Mercer County.
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It happened around 10:36 p.m. Friday at mile point 2.2 in Carneys Point.

New Jersey State Police said Christino's Nissan Altima had a blown out tire and became disabled in the left lane and left shoulder.

A box truck traveling in the left lane then struck the Nissan.
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Police said Christino died from his injuries.

The driver and passenger in the box truck sustained minor injuries.



The accident remains under investigation.
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