Fatal crash report

Fatal crash in Newark, Essex County, New Jersey

April 12, 2023 · FARS case 2023-340117

Location as recorded in the police report (40.7117, -74.1996). It may be approximate.
Deaths
1
Vehicles
1
People involved
2
Time
23:17
Wednesday

Location and conditions

Road
I-78
Route type
Interstate
Area
Urban
Weather
Clear
Lighting
Dark - Lighted
Junction
Entrance/Exit Ramp Related
Intersection type
Not an Intersection
Manner of collision
The First Harmful Event was Not a Collision with a Motor Vehicle in Transport
First harmful event
Curb

Vehicles and occupants

Vehicle 1: 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe

SUVs · 1 death in this vehicle · Police-reported drinking driver

  • Driver · Age 55-64 Fatal injury
  • Passenger · Age 55-64 Suspected minor injury

More about this area

Source: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS). FARS records contain no names. Ages are shown as bands and locations as reported by police.