1 dead, 2 others injured following crash on Route 55 in Cumberland County

Updated 2 hours ago
VINELAND, NJ (WPVI) -- A tragic crash on Route 55 in Cumberland County has left one driver dead, and two others hurt.

It happened around 8:30 a.m. Saturday in Vineland City.

Police say a Tesla was headed south, when the driver lost control and ran off the road into the grass median.

The Tesla then hit a tree, and slid into the northbound lanes, striking an SUV.

The driver of that SUV was killed.



He has been identified as 68-year-old Phillip Eastman of Springfield, Delaware County.

The Tesla driver and a passenger in the SUV were both injured.

The crash is still under investigation.
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