Jennifer Pechko, 43, dead in 2-car crash on Route 287 in Wanaque, New Jersey

Modified Date: 
Fri, 05/22/2015 - 11:09am
Accident Date: 
Thursday, November 27, 2014

State police: Woman killed in crash on Route 287

Authorities shut down some lanes in the area where the crash occurred, causing some traffic delays.

One killed in Route 287 crash in Wanaque, State Police say

One person was killed Thanksgiving morning in a two-car crash on Route 287, State Police said.

Woman killed in Route 287 car accident in Wanaque

Jennifer Pechko, 43, was backing her white Toyota convertible up on the shoulder around 7 a.m., lost control of it, and it swung around into the traffic lanes of the interstate highway.

UPDATE: Police identify woman killed in Route 287 crash in Wanaque

At about 6:51 a.m., the crash occurred at mile-marker 55.9 on Route 287 South in Wanaque, State Police spokesperson Trooper Alina Spies said.
State police say the crash happened at around 6:50 a.m. on Route 287 near milemarker 55.9 in Wanaque. The drive of one of the cars, a woman who was the sole occupant, was pronounced dead at the scene. Authorities reported "multiple people" in the other car, but at this time it is unknown if there are any injuries. We'll update this story as more information becomes available.      
Type: Car Accident
People Involved: 
Jennifer Pechko
Area: 
Trenton-NJ

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