Serious Crash in Ewing Township Reported by Police
Ewing Township, NJ – A motor vehicle crash occurred on Thursday, August 24, 2023, at around 2:52 p.m., according to a report from the Ewing Police. The incident took place in the area of Federal City Road and Snook Drive and involved a head-on collision between two vehicles. The impact of the collision also caused an injury to a pedestrian who was trying to avoid the crash. Ewing Fire Department members had to extricate one of the trapped occupants from a vehicle.
Among the seven individuals involved in the accident, five were occupants of the vehicles, and one was a pedestrian. All of them were transported to local hospitals for medical attention. The most severe injuries were sustained by a 79-year-old female occupant, who was later airlifted to Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia for further treatment. Thankfully, none of the injuries are considered life-threatening.
Eyewitnesses reported that the driver of one of the vehicles veered across the double yellow line on Federal City Road, resulting in the head-on collision with the other vehicle. The exact cause of the driver’s deviation from the road is currently under investigation by Officer Jon Bag and Detective Tyler Finnerty. To assist with the investigation, the Mercer County Prosecutor’s Office Serious Collision Unit has also been involved.
As of now, no charges have been filed in connection with the crash. The authorities are diligently probing the incident to determine the sequence of events and any additional factors contributing to the collision. Both the injured victims and the vehicles will be crucial pieces of evidence as the investigation proceeds.
A file photo was included to illustrate the area where the crash occurred. The authorities aim to gather as much information as possible to ensure a comprehensive understanding of the accident and prevent future incidents. Updates on the ongoing investigation will be provided as more details emerge.
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