New Jersey

Dawn Cole Killed; Lawrence Demeo Injured in Accident at New Jersey Turnpike in Elizabeth, NJ

Published on: May 1, 2023

Date of Accident
April 30, 2023
Victim's Name(s)
Dawn Cole, Lawrence Demeo
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

New Jersey Turnpike, Pennsville Township, NJ, USA

What Happened

State Police are investigating a crash that killed one person at New Jersey Turnpike in Elizabeth, NJ on April 30th, 2023. Police say the incident happened around 10:40 p.m. Investigators believe a disabled passenger van was rear-ended by a tractor-trailer as it sat in a northbound lane of traffic. 80-year-old Dawn Cole, a passenger in the van, was killed in the collision. The 59-year-old driver, identified as Lawrence Demeo, was hospitalized with serious injuries. The truck driver involved was not injured, according to police. Investigators say the weather conditions were rainy at the time of the crash. Additional information was not available.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
New Jersey State Police
Vehicles Involved
Van, Tractor-trailer
Road/Highway
New Jersey Turnpike
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Disabled van was rear-ended by a tractor-trailer

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