Bus Driver Accused Of Causing I-95 Crash That Killed Five, Injured Dozens Indicted (UPDATED) Bus Driver Accused Of Causing I-95 Crash That Killed Five, Injured Dozens Indicted (UPDATED)
Bus Driver Accused Of Causing I-95 Crash That Killed Five, Injured Dozens Indicted (Updated) The New York bus driver who caused a massive I-95 pile-up crash that claimed the lives of five Massachusetts residents in Virginia has been indicted, authorities confirmed on Monday. Staten Island native Jing Sheng Dong, 48, has been charged with multiple counts of involuntary manslaughter and reckless driving following the fatal crash in Stafford County over the weekend. Shortly after 2:30 a.m. on May 29, troopers were called to the southbound lanes of I-95 in Stafford, where a bus plowed into traffic that was slowing for an upcoming work zone. The bus, operated by E&P Travel and head…
Overturned Tractor-Trailer Shuts Down Route 80 Ramp To Route 17 Overturned Tractor-Trailer Shuts Down Route 80 Ramp To Route 17
Overturned Tractor-Trailer Shuts Down Route 80 Ramp To Route 17 An overturned tractor-trailer blocked a ramp connecting Interstate 80 to Route 17 in Lodi during the Monday morning commute, June 1. The crash was reported at approximately 6:31 a.m. on the southbound Route 17 ramp from Interstate 80, the NJDOT site shows. The overturned truck shut down the ramp as emergency crews responded to the scene. Traffic delays were expected in the area as responders worked to clear the crash and reopen the roadway. Motorists were advised to seek alternate routes and expect delays in the area.
Two Kids Among Five Killed In I-95 Bus Crash That Injured 44: State Police (UPDATED) Two Kids Among Five Killed In I-95 Bus Crash That Injured 44: State Police (UPDATED)
Two Kids Among Five Killed In I-95 Bus Crash That Injured 44: State Police (Updated) New details have been released by Virginia State Police investigators after two children were among five Massachusetts residents killed in a violent crash on I-95 in Stafford County on Friday morning. Shortly after 2:30 a.m. on May 29, troopers were called to the southbound lanes of I-95 in Stafford, where a bus plowed into traffic that was slowing for an upcoming work zone. The bus, operated by E&P Travel and heading from New York City to Charlotte, struck a Chevrolet Suburban, forcing it into an Acura SUV and at least four other vehicles. The I-95 crash in Virginia. Virginia …
5 Dead, 34 Hurt In Bus Crash On I-95 In Virginia 5 Dead, 34 Hurt In Bus Crash On I-95 In Virginia
5 Dead, 34 Hurt In Bus Crash On I-95 In Virginia Five people were killed, and dozens more were injured early on Friday morning on I-95 in Virginia when a bus plowed into slowed traffic, officials confirmed. The crash was reported around 2:35 a.m. on May 29, near the 146-mile marker of the southbound lanes of the interstate in Stafford, where traffic was slowing for an upcoming work zone, according to Virginia State Police. The bus failed to slow down and instead crashed into six vehicles. The I-95 crash in Virginia. Virginia State Police By sunrise, the aftermath stretched across the interstate and beyond it. Photos release…
Man, 44, Killed In 5-Vehicle Chain-Reaction Crash On I-78 Man, 44, Killed In 5-Vehicle Chain-Reaction Crash On I-78
Man, 44, Killed In 5-Vehicle Chain-Reaction Crash On I-78 A Harrison man was killed in a five-vehicle chain-reaction crash on Route 78 Thursday, May 28, New Jersey State Police said. Troopers responded to the crash at 5:58 p.m. in the eastbound lanes near milepost 52.3 in Union Township, where an international box truck, Nissan SUV, GMC SUV, Jeep SUV, and Honda passenger vehicle had all been all traveling east when the crash occurred, Tpr. II Christopher Postorino said. The International box truck struck the rear of the Nissan near milepost 52.3, according to investigators. The Nissan then struck the rear of the GMC, the GMC struck the rear o…
Overturned Truck Shuts Multiple Lanes Of Route 80 (DEVELOPING) Overturned Truck Shuts Multiple Lanes Of Route 80 (DEVELOPING)
Overturned Truck Shuts Multiple Lanes Of Route 80 (Developing) A crash on Route 80 caused major traffic delays Saturday afternoon, May 23, the NJDOT site shows. The crash that involved an overturned impacted traffic in both directions west of Exit 37 for County Route 513/Hibernia Avenue in Rockaway, according to the New Jersey Department of Transportation. As of 1:17 p.m., three of four eastbound lanes were closed while one of four westbound lanes was shut down, authorities said. The incident was first reported around 11:11 a.m., according to NJDOT. Major backups were reported.
91-Year-Old NJ Driver Killed In Chain-Reaction Crash On I-80 Exit Ramp 91-Year-Old NJ Driver Killed In Chain-Reaction Crash On I-80 Exit Ramp
91-Year-Old NJ Driver Killed In Chain-Reaction Crash On I-80 Exit Ramp A 91-year-old Boonton man was killed in a chain-reaction crash on Interstate 80 in Morris County Thursday morning, May 7, police said. Troopers responded to the crash at 8:40 a.m. on I-80 west near milepost 34.4 in Rockaway Township, New Jersey State Police Detective Sgt. Caitlin Brennan said. A Chevrolet SUV, Hyundai SUV, Honda passenger vehicle, and Kia passenger vehicle were traveling west when the crash occurred. Investigators said the Chevrolet was reversing on the right shoulder of Exit 34B before entering the exit lanes, where it was struck by the Hyundai. The Hyundai then…
Downed Tree On Route 208 Causes Delays Downed Tree On Route 208 Causes Delays
Downed Tree On Route 208 Causes Delays A downed tree is causing traffic disruptions on Route 208 on Saturday morning, May 2, the NJDOT site shows. The tree was reported at approximately 11:25 a.m. on the southbound side near Grandview Avenue in Wyckoff, according to traffic alerts. One of two lanes is currently closed as a result. The NJDOT site shows traffic was backed up to Cedar Hill Avenue as of 11:30 a.m. Drivers are advised to use caution and expect delays in the area.
Overturned Dump Truck Shuts Route 17 Completely Overturned Dump Truck Shuts Route 17 Completely
Overturned Dump Truck Shuts Route 17 Completely A dump truck overturned on Route 17 in Paramus Wednesday afternoon, April 22, blocking all northbound lanes and sending its driver to the hospital with a head wound, police and witnesses said. Paramus officers responded to the crash at approximately 1:20 p.m. near Sears Drive, according to Police Chief Robert Guidetti. The truck, which was loaded with dirt, overturned in the roadway and is currently blocking all lanes of traffic, authorities said. Route 17 northbound has been closed at Midland Avenue, with traffic being diverted as emergency crews respond to the scene, police said. The dri…
Overturned Tractor Trailer Closes Ramp On I-287 In Mahwah Overturned Tractor Trailer Closes Ramp On I-287 In Mahwah
Overturned Tractor Trailer Closes Ramp On I-287 In Mahwah An overturned tractor-trailer closed a ramp on I-287 northbound in Mahwah Tuesday, April 21. The crash was reported at approximately 8:45 a.m, near Exit 66 to Route 17. The ramp remained closed as of press time.
Crash On Route 208 At Route 4 Sparks Bumper-To-Bumper Gridlock In Fair Lawn/Paramus Crash On Route 208 At Route 4 Sparks Bumper-To-Bumper Gridlock In Fair Lawn/Paramus
Crash On Route 208 At Route 4 Sparks Bumper-To-Bumper Gridlock In Fair Lawn/Paramus A two-car crash caused heavy delays on Routes 208 and 4 eastbound in Fair Lawn and Paramus on Friday, April 17. The crash occurred just before 8:30 a.m. and involved two cars, one of which was heavily damaged, witnesses tell Daily Voice. Drivers experienced serious congestion in the area during the morning commute as traffic backed up across both roadways. No additional details on injuries or the cause of the crash were immediately available.
Serious Crash Shuts Route 78 Serious Crash Shuts Route 78
Serious Crash Shuts Route 78 A serious crash closed all lanes of Route 78 in Union County on Friday, April 10. All lanes were closed as of press time. The crash happened in the westbound lanes, west of Exit 43 in Union County at approximately 10:50 a.m. Traffic cameras showed cars at a complete stop on the highway.
Major Delays Caused By Crash On NJ Turnpike Near Route 3 Major Delays Caused By Crash On NJ Turnpike Near Route 3
Major Delays Caused By Crash On NJ Turnpike Near Route 3 Major delays were being reported during Monday evening, April 6 rush hour along the NJ Turnpike in Bergen County. A crash involving multiple vehicles was reported in East Rutherford's northbound lanes of the Eastern Spur near the Route 3 ramp. Heavy delays were being reported.
Driver Injured In Route 17 Rollover That Snaps Pole, Backs Up Traffic In Rochelle Park Driver Injured In Route 17 Rollover That Snaps Pole, Backs Up Traffic In Rochelle Park
Driver Injured In Route 17 Rollover That Snaps Pole, Backs Up Traffic In Rochelle Park A driver was injured in a single-vehicle rollover crash on Route 17 southbound in Rochelle Park Monday afternoon, March 23, according to incident reporter Boyd A. Loving. The crash sheared a utility pole off at its base and caused traffic backups for miles in both directions, Loving reported. The right travel lane on Route 17 southbound was closed between Passaic Street and Prospect Street as emergency crews worked at the scene. The driver self-extricated from the vehicle and was conscious and alert when police arrived, Loving said. The driver was transported to Hackensack Univers…
Downed Tree On Route 4 In Teaneck Causes Heavy Delays During Morning Rush Downed Tree On Route 4 In Teaneck Causes Heavy Delays During Morning Rush
Downed Tree On Route 4 In Teaneck Causes Heavy Delays During Morning Rush Flooding and a downed tree caused major lane closures on two busy North Jersey highways during the Monday morning, March 23, commute in Bergen County. A downed tree was reported on Route 4 westbound east of River Road in Teaneck at 7:29 a.m., closing two of three lanes, according to the NJDOT site. Earlier, flooding was reported on Route 17 northbound north of Allendale Avenue in Saddle River at 7:07 a.m., closing one of three lanes, authorities said. Both incidents caused slowdowns during peak travel hours in Bergen County, impacting drivers heading through Teaneck and Saddle River, accord…
Crash Shuts Down Lanes On Route 46 Near Garden State Parkway Crash Shuts Down Lanes On Route 46 Near Garden State Parkway
Crash Shuts Down Lanes On Route 46 Near Garden State Parkway A crash is slowing traffic on a major roadway in Clifton late Tuesday morning, March 17, the NJDOT site said. The incident occurred on Route 46 eastbound west of the Garden State Parkway, where two right lanes of three lanes are closed. The crash was reported at approximately 11:04 a.m  Drivers are advised to expect delays in the area as the situation is cleared.
Costco Tractor-Trailer Bursts Into Flames On Thruway Near Cuomo Bridge Costco Tractor-Trailer Bursts Into Flames On Thruway Near Cuomo Bridge
Costco Tractor-Trailer Bursts Into Flames On Thruway Near Cuomo Bridge A Costco tractor-trailer caught fire on the New York State Thruway Thursday morning near the Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge, causing major traffic delays in Rockland County early Thursday, March 12, authorities said. State Police responded to a tractor-trailer fire on the southbound Thruway in the village of South Nyack just before the bridge at 8 a.m., New York State Police said. Investigators determined the Costco tractor-trailer initially experienced a brake fire that caused the vehicle to become fully engulfed in flames, police said. No injuries were reported in the incident, according…
Paramus Officer Frees Trapped Driver From Overturned SUV After Crash Near Bergen Town Center Paramus Officer Frees Trapped Driver From Overturned SUV After Crash Near Bergen Town Center
Paramus Officer Frees Trapped Driver From Overturned SUV After Crash Near Bergen Town Center A Paramus police officer helped rescue a driver trapped inside an overturned SUV after a crash near Bergen Town Center on Tuesday evening, March 10. Paramus Police Officer Hugo Rodriguez responded to a motor vehicle accident on Forest Avenue near Bergen Town Center just before 8:30 p.m., where a 60-year-old woman from Hackensack, driving a Honda SUV, had attempted to make a left turn at a traffic signal, Paramus Police Chief Robert Guidetti said. The woman's vehicle was struck by another vehicle traveling southbound, and the impact caused the SUV to roll over, leaving the dri…
Route 4 Crash In Paramus: Traffic Delays Reported Route 4 Crash In Paramus: Traffic Delays Reported
Route 4 Crash In Paramus: Traffic Delays Reported A crash on Route 4 westbound in Paramus closed a lane during the Monday, March 9 morning commute, the NJDOT site shows. The crash occurred on Route 4 westbound east of Forest Avenue and Maywood Avenue at 8:42 a.m., according to the New Jersey Department of Transportation. One of three lanes was closed following the crash, NJDOT said. The incident remained active as of 8:45 a.m., according to transportation officials.
Crash Sends Vehicle Off Garden State Parkway Ramp In Paramus: DOT Crash Sends Vehicle Off Garden State Parkway Ramp In Paramus: DOT
Crash Sends Vehicle Off Garden State Parkway Ramp In Paramus: DOT A crash sent a vehicle off the roadway on the Garden State Parkway in Paramus late Sunday morning, March 8, according to the NJDOT site. The crash occurred on the northbound exit ramp to Ridgewood Avenue at Exit 165A-B in Paramus as of 11:54 a.m., the site showed. The vehicle went off the right side of the exit ramp.  All lanes remained open following the crash.
Suspect, Victims Identified In I-495 Mass Stabbing, Officer-Involved Shooting In Virginia Suspect, Victims Identified In I-495 Mass Stabbing, Officer-Involved Shooting In Virginia
Suspect, Victims Identified In I-495 Mass Stabbing, Officer-Involved Shooting In Virginia Four people were stabbed, a dog was killed, and two people are dead after an officer-involved shooting that shut down I-495 for hours on Sunday. Virginia State Police have identified the suspect as Jared Llamado, 32, of McLean. One of the stabbing victims who died has been identified as Michelle Adams, 39. At around 1:20 p.m. on March 1, troopers were called to a stretch of the southbound lanes of the Capital Beltway near exit 52 to investigate a reported road rage incident. When the trooper arrived at the scene, he was confronted by Llamado, who was wielding a knife. The trooper shot him…
PHOTOS: Traffic Light Toppled In Crash At Busy Fair Lawn Intersection PHOTOS: Traffic Light Toppled In Crash At Busy Fair Lawn Intersection
Photos: Traffic Light Toppled In Crash At Busy Fair Lawn Intersection A two-vehicle crash toppled a traffic light and shut down part of a busy Fair Lawn roadway Monday morning, March 2, as reported by incident reporter Boyd A. Loving (click here for photos). The collision happened at the intersection of Broadway westbound and 26th Street in Fair Lawn, where the crash knocked down a traffic light and temporarily closed Broadway between 26th Street and Plaza Road. Ambulances transported two victims of the crash to separate local hospitals, Hackensack University Medical Center’s main campus and The Valley Hospital, according to Loving. Both heavily dam…
NJ Extends Mandatory Travel Ban Amid Blizzard Conditions NJ Extends Mandatory Travel Ban Amid Blizzard Conditions
NJ Extends Mandatory Travel Ban Amid Blizzard Conditions A mandatory travel restriction has been extended across New Jersey as a severe winter storm continues to slam the state with heavy snow and strong winds, officials said. The New Jersey Office of Emergency Management, under the Division of the New Jersey State Police, announced the restriction that began at 9 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 22, will now remain in effect until 12 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 23. “This extension is necessary due to ongoing hazardous conditions, including heavy snowfall, blizzard-like conditions, and strong winds, which continue to create dangerous travel conditions across New Je…
Morning Crashes Snarl Traffic On I-287, I-80 Morning Crashes Snarl Traffic On I-287, I-80
Morning Crashes Snarl Traffic On I-287, I-80 Two crashes caused lane closures on major Morris County highways Thursday morning, Feb. 5, according to traffic alerts. As of 7:05 a.m., a crash on I-287 southbound just north of Exit 33 at Harter Road/U.S. 202 in Morris Township left one of three lanes closed, traffic alerts said. Less than an hour later, another crash was reported on I-80 eastbound west of Exit 30 at Howard Boulevard in Mount Arlington. As of 6:58 a.m., one of three lanes was closed at that location, according to traffic alerts. Motorists were advised to expect delays and use caution while traveling through the affe…
Overturned Vehicle Closes Lanes On Route 4 In Paramus Overturned Vehicle Closes Lanes On Route 4 In Paramus
Overturned Vehicle Closes Lanes On Route 4 In Paramus An overturned vehicle shut down two lanes of Route 4 westbound in Paramus late Wednesday morning, Feb. 4. Two of three westbound lanes near Paramus Road in Paramus were closed as of noon, according to the New Jersey Department of Transportation website. Drivers were urged to expect delays and use alternate routes if possible.
Crash With Injuries Closes Lanes On Route 17 In Paramus During Morning Commute Crash With Injuries Closes Lanes On Route 17 In Paramus During Morning Commute
Crash With Injuries Closes Lanes On Route 17 In Paramus During Morning Commute A crash with injuries is causing delays on Route 17 in Paramus during the Wednesday morning, Jan. 28 commute. As of 7:36 a.m., a crash was reported on Route 17 northbound, north of the Garden State Parkway, according to the NJDOT. Two of the three right lanes were closed, the alert said. Lanes had reopened as of press time but delays were still being reported.
Car Fire Jams Route 287 In Mahwah Car Fire Jams Route 287 In Mahwah
Car Fire Jams Route 287 In Mahwah A fully-involved car fire slowed traffic along Route 287 in Mahwah Tuesday afternoon, Jan. 20. Photos obtained by Daily Voice show the car smoking in the northbound lanes near the Volvo headquarters prior to the Route 17 ramp.
Tractor-Trailer Fire Closes Lane On Route 17 In Paramus During Morning Commute Tractor-Trailer Fire Closes Lane On Route 17 In Paramus During Morning Commute
Tractor-Trailer Fire Closes Lane On Route 17 In Paramus During Morning Commute A tractor-trailer fire closed a lane on Route 17 southbound in Paramus during the Monday morning commute, Jan. 12. The fire was reported as of 8:40 a.m., south of Midland Avenue in Paramus, according to DOT alerts. The right lane of three southbound lanes was closed while crews responded to the scene, officials said. Delays were reported in the area. Have photos? Email [email protected] or DM @dailyvoicenewjersey on Instagram.
Rock Salt Run Goes Sour When Dump Truck Snags Wires, Pole In Ridgewood Rock Salt Run Goes Sour When Dump Truck Snags Wires, Pole In Ridgewood
Rock Salt Run Goes Sour When Dump Truck Snags Wires, Pole In Ridgewood A tri-axle dump truck struck and knocked down a utility pole, downing wires on a Ridgewood street after making a delivery on Friday morning, Jan. 9, according to incident photographer Boyd A. Loving (click here for photos). The driver had just delivered a load of salt to a New Jersey Department of Transportation maintenance yard and did not realize the truck’s dump bed was fully extended when he pulled onto Franklin Turnpike, Loving said. The raised bed struck overhead wires, pulling down the utility pole. No injuries were reported in the incident, but a section of Franklin Turnpike ne…
Overturned Tractor-Trailer Shuts Down Route 287 At NY/NJ Border Overturned Tractor-Trailer Shuts Down Route 287 At NY/NJ Border
Overturned Tractor-Trailer Shuts Down Route 287 At NY/NJ Border All lanes of Route 287 north were closed late Tuesday afternoon, Jan. 6, after a tractor-trailer overturned in Mahwah just before the New York border. The incident happened near Exit 66 at the Route 17 interchange in Mahwah. The crash was reported as of approximately 4:55 p.m.  Traffic cams show the tractor-trailer blocking all northbound lanes, forcing a complete shutdown of the highway.
Crash Shuts Down All Lanes On Garden State Parkway Crash Shuts Down All Lanes On Garden State Parkway
Crash Shuts Down All Lanes On Garden State Parkway If you came to this news story seeking info in the Woodbridge Parkway crash, click here. All southbound lanes of the Garden State Parkway were blocked late Tuesday morning following a crash Wednesday morning, Dec. 23 in Essex County the DOT site shows. As of 11:37 a.m., a crash was reported on the Garden State Parkway southbound just south of Exit 143C (NJ 124) in Irvington. Traffic was backed up for miles in either direction.