Sophia Detorres, 16, was killed, three others were injured in a three-vehicle collision at the intersection of Route 617 and Lower Lansdown Road in Hunterdon County, New Jersey
Modified Date:
Fri, 08/30/2024 - 9:13amAccident Date:
Thursday, August 22, 20241 dead, 3 injured in multi-vehicle crash in N.J. town
Police in Franklin Township are investigating a three-car crash Thursday morning that left one person dead and three others injured, the Hunterdon County Prosecutor’s Office announced. The crash occurred at approximately 7:30 a.m. at the intersection of Hogback Road, Route 617 and Lower Lansdown Road, according to authorities.
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According to a GoFundMe page, Sophia and her brother George were on their way to their first day of high school when they were struck by another vehicle at the intersection.
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Type: Car Accident
People Involved:
Sophia Detorres
Roadway:
Route 617 and Lower Lansdown RoadCounty:
Hunterdon County, NJArea:
Trenton-NJ