Denise James, 42, and Lily James, 3, killed and Denise's other two children hurt in crash on Route 9 in Freehold, New Jersey

Modified Date: 
Wed, 07/05/2023 - 6:29am
Accident Date: 
Sunday, July 3, 2022

2 dead, 2 seriously injured in Freehold, New Jersey crash

Authorities say a 74-year-old woman driving a Lexus sideswiped two cars on Route 9 in Freehold, then rear-ended another car, which in turn rear-ended the fifth car.

Support Surging For Family Of Mom, Wife Of Police Lt. Killed In Monmouth County Crash

Denise James had her three children in her minivan during the Siloam Road crash in Freehold, according to those who knew her and the Monmouth County Prosecutor's Office.

Support for Lieutenant Craig James and his Family

At approximately 5 p.m. on Thursday, July 14, members of the Monmouth County Serious Collision Analysis Response Team (SCART), the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office, and the Freehold Township Police Department responded to the area of Siloam Road and Old Turkey Swamp Road in Freehold Township.

Type: Car Accident
People Involved: 
Denise James
Lily James
Roadway: 
Route 9
Area: 
Trenton-NJ