August 11, 2023

ROBBINSVILLE, NJ (MERCER)–NJ State Police, Robbinsville Fire Department and EMS were dispatched to the area of mile post 63 north bound inner roadway for a reported crash with extrication. Upon arrival it was reported that a loose tire crashed through the window and roof of a car that was traveling north bound and the crash was located on the shoulder of the inner roadway. The driver of the car was able to self-extricate and Robbinsville EMS treated for minor injuries and transported the person to a local hospital for treatment. The person was lucky to survive this crash with only minor injuries. The New Jersey State Police is investigating the incident.

8/12/2023 UPDATE from NJ State Police:

According to New Jersey State Police, Sergeant First Class, Philip Curry, the crash occurred at 2:56 p.m. on the NJ Turnpike, northbound on the inner roadway mile post 63.4 in Robbinsville. Preliminary information indicated that a wheel and tire became dislodged from a northbound traveling Nissan sedan.  The tire then struck the windshield and roof area of a northbound traveling Chevy Malibu.  The driver of the Chevy sustained minor non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to an area hospital.

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