Harrison Twp, NJ – Two Killed, Four Hurt in Car Crash on NJ Tpke

Harrison Twp, NJ (May 19, 2025) – A single-vehicle crash in Harrison Township on Sunday, May 18, ended in fatal injuries. The crash was reported on the New Jersey Turnpike early that morning. Local reports revealed that the victims were traveling in a car driven by 19-year-old Cesar Martinez-Adino when he lost control.
The vehicle left the roadway where it hit a tree. Emergency crews were quickly dispatched to provide aid to the involved parties. Four passengers were ejected from the car in the collision. Despite life-saving aid from responding paramedics, two of these victims suffered fatal injuries and were later pronounced dead. Martino-Adino and two other passengers suffered serious injuries, with another being moderately hurt in the impact. The area was temporarily closed as local authorities worked the scene. No further information on the crash is currently available. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the accident is being handled by local law enforcement officials.
We would like to offer our deepest condolences to the families of the deceased victims at this time. Our thoughts are also with the injured victims and their families in hopes of a full recovery.
Deadly Car Accidents in New Jersey
Driving is by no means safe, and the majority of us must do it on a daily basis to go about our lives. Car accidents are the leading cause of death and serious injury in New Jersey as well as across the nation. The Garden State reports more than 250,000 car crashes annually, and 585 traffic fatalities were recorded on its highways last year. Over six million car accidents are reported nationwide each year, resulting in over 40,000 fatalities and approximately three million injuries. Nearly two million individuals suffer long-term injuries from these crashes.
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