Marcus Scroggins, 33, killed in 3-vehicle crash involving U-Haul at Division Street and Lincoln Highway (Route 27) in Edison, New Jersey
One dead in 3-vehicle crash in Edison, sources say
The U-Haul truck had broadsided a dark-colored vehicle on the driver's side. A third vehicle, a white Ford sport utility vehicle, was stopped just up the road in front of Festival Plaza. The Ford had severe damage to the driver's side.
Authorities identify man killed in head-on collision with U-Haul truck
An investigation conducted by Edison police Detective Loren Long and Detective Donald Heck of the Middlesex County Prosecutor's Office found that the driver of the U-Haul, whom authorities did not identify, was heading north on Route 27 when it crossed into oncoming traffic.
The truck sideswiped a 1999 Ford Explorer and then continued on the wrong side of Route 27, striking the Pontiac, authorities said. The driver of the Explorer was injured but declined medical treatment, according to authorities.
Pa. driver was stoned when he crashed, killed Edison man: Prosecutor
John T. O'Donnell Sr., 57, of Nazareth, Pa., was charged with death by auto for allegedly causing the death of Marcus Scroggins, 33, of Edison, on April 5, the statement said.
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