Mercer County, NJ (March 30, 2026) – A man from Delaware suffered serious injuries after a crash involving a tractor-trailer Saturday night, March 28, on the New Jersey Turnpike in Robbinsville Township. The incident occurred around 8:22 p.m. on the northbound outer roadway near milepost 62.1.
New Jersey State Police said the crash happened when a Chrysler van became disabled and stopped in the roadway. A northbound Freightliner tractor-trailer then struck the van, causing both vehicles to catch fire.
Emergency units arrived and worked to assist those involved. The van’s driver, identified as a 56-year-old man, suffered serious injuries and was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment.
Officials confirmed no other injuries in the accident. The events leading up to the collision remain under review at this time.
We extend our best wishes to the injured driver as he continues his recovery.