New Jersey

Daijah McKithen Killed in Accident at Route 1 in Mercer County, NJ

Date
June 1, 2023
Victim's Name(s)
Daijah McKithen
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

Route 1, North Bergen, Mercer County, NJ, USA

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
New Jersey State Police
Vehicles Involved
Dump Truck, Passenger Sedan
Road/Highway
Route 1
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Dump truck collided with a passenger sedan


What Happened

State Police are investigating a crash that killed a teen at Route 1 in Mercer County, NJ on June 1st, 2023. Police say the incident happened around 12 p.m. and involved a dump truck and passenger sedan. Investigators have not stated what may have caused the collision. The say the impact caused one or both vehicles to crash into a pump at a nearby gas station. The driver of the sedan, identified 18-year-old Daijah McKithen, suffered fatal injuries in the crash. The other driver had injuries believed to be non-life-threatening in nature. Additional information has not been made available.

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