New Jersey

Driver Killed in Dump Truck Accident at County Rd 553 in Cumberland County, NJ

Published on: August 11, 2023

Date of Accident
August 10, 2023
Victim's Name(s)
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

County Rd 553, Bridgeton, NJ, USA

What Happened

Area authorities are investigating a crash that killed a driver at County Rd 553 in Cumberland County, NJ on August 10th, 2023. Police say the incident happened around 11:30 p.m. Investigators say a dump truck is alleged to have been headed southbound before veering from the road for unclear reasons and hitting a guardrail. Officials say the vehicle went through the guardrail and into the Chantey River below. The driver suffered fatal injuries, according to officials. A passenger was hospitalized with moderate injuries. Additional information was not immediately available.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
New Jersey State Police
Vehicles Involved
Kenworth T880
Road/Highway
County Rd 553
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Dump truck went through a guardrail into a river below

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