Christopher Jones, 56, killed in crash involving commercial truck on Route 31 in Hampton, New Jersey

Modified Date: 
Wed, 11/29/2023 - 1:25pm
Accident Date: 
Monday, November 27, 2023

1 dead, 2 injured in crash in Hunterdon County

A preliminary police investigation revealed that a Subaru passenger vehicle, driven by Christopher Jones, 56, of Hampton Borough, was traveling northbound on Route 31 and a Mack tractor was traveling southbound in the left lane when Jones entered the left northbound lane of travel, against the flow of traffic, subsequently colliding with the Mack tractor, McNair said.

Driver killed in wrong-way crash on N.J. highway, cops say

The crash occurred on Route 31 near milepost 39 in Hampton Borough in Hunterdon County at 7:44 a.m., when a Subaru entered the left lane of the highway traveling in the wrong direction and struck a Mack tractor head-on, police said.

NJ Driver Killed In Head-On Crash Leaves Behind Wife, Kids

Christopher is remembered as a “kind soul” and adored his wife Monica, and their children, Ed, Manny, and Francesco, a GoFundMe launched for the family’s support says.

Type: Car Accident
People Involved: 
Christopher Jones
Roadway: 
Route 31
Area: 
Trenton-NJ