Robbinsville, NJ (March 29, 2026) – A man from New Castle, Delaware, sustained serious injuries when his vehicle was struck by a semi-trailer on the New Jersey Turnpike. The crash occurred around 8:22 p.m. on Saturday, March 28, near milepost 62.1 on the northbound outer roadway in Robbinsville.
Authorities said a Chrysler van, driven by the 56-year-old Delaware man, had become disabled in the roadway when a northbound Freightliner semi collided with it. The impact caused both vehicles to catch fire, creating a fiery, chaotic scene. Emergency crews transported the Delaware driver to a nearby hospital. No other injuries have been reported.
The crash remains under investigation.
Our thoughts are with the injured driver as he recovers from his injuries.
Why Disabled Vehicles on Highways Can Lead to Severe Crashes
Stopped or disabled vehicles on busy highways are at high risk for serious collisions. Large trucks, such as semi-trailers, require longer stopping distances, and drivers may have little time to react to obstacles in their lanes.
When crashes involve flammable vehicles, fires can ignite quickly, creating additional hazards for both drivers and first responders. Highway safety protocols, including early warning signals, proper lighting, and rapid emergency response, are critical in preventing further injury and managing such dangerous incidents.
