1 killed in New Jersey Turnpike crash near Interchange 6 in Mansfield Township

Thursday, December 28, 2023
MANSFIELD TOWNSHIP, N.J. (WPVI) -- One person was killed in a multi-vehicle crash that shut down several lanes of the New Jersey Turnpike on Wednesday night.

The crash happened around 10:30 p.m. in the southbound lanes near Interchange 6 in Mansfield Township.
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At least three vehicles were involved.

Officials said a Honda Accord lost control and collided with a Tesla, leading to a GMC truck crashing into the Honda.

The Honda's passenger, 24-year-old Lawrence Orlando, did not survive the crash. The driver sustained minor injuries.

The drivers of the Tesla and GMC drivers were also injured.



Traffic was detoured for hours overnight, but the road has since reopened.
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The crash remains under investigation.

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