New Jersey

Nelson Gonzalez Killed in Accident at New Jersey Turnpike in Burlington County, NJ

Date
August 16, 2023
Victim's Name(s)
Nelson Gonzalez
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

New Jersey Turnpike, Cranbury, NJ, USA

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
New Jersey State Police
Vehicles Involved
Dump Truck
Road/Highway
New Jersey Turnpike
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Dump truck suffered a tire blowout and crashed


What Happened

New Jersey State Police are investigating a crash that killed a driver at New Jersey Turnpike in Burlington County, NJ on August 16th, 2023. Police say the incident happened around 10:50 a.m. Investigators believe a dump truck operated by 45-year-old Nelson Gonzalez suffered a tire blowout that caused it to lose control. They say the vehicle struck a guardrail and nearby chain link fence, the impact from the collision leaving Gonzalez with fatal injuries at the scene. Additional information was not immediately available.

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