Truck driver killed and one driver injured in collision between Jeep and tractor trailer on Atlantic City Expressway near Hammonton, New Jersey

Modified Date:

Wed, 12/23/2015 - 7:46am

Accident Date:

Wednesday, December 23, 2015

Truck Driver Killed In Atlantic City ExpresswayCrash

HAMMONTON, N.J. (AP) — State Police say a truck driver died in a crash on the Atlantic City Expressway that also injured another motorist. The truck driver was trapped in the cab and died. Williams says a Jeep Cherokee hit the trailer, injuring the driver, who was taken to a hospital with injuries that are not considered life-threatening. Sgt. 1st Class Gregory Williams says a tractor-trailer owned by a company in Brick Township overturned and the trailer blocked two lanes. No names have been released.

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Type: Truck Accident

Roadway:

Atlantic City Expressway

City:

Hammonton, NJ

County:

Atlantic County, NJ

Area:

Trenton-NJ