Monroe, NJ (June 26, 2026)— A driver was ejected, and another person was injured after a crash involving two Honda vehicles on the New Jersey Turnpike on Thursday morning, according to the New Jersey State Police.
The crash occurred around 7:58 a.m. on the southbound inner roadway near milepost 73 in Monroe Township, just south of Interchange 8A, state police said.
Investigators said a Honda traveling on the Turnpike lost control, overturned, and struck another Honda that was parked on the shoulder. The driver of the moving Honda was ejected during the crash.
Both drivers suffered non-life-threatening injuries and were transported to a nearby hospital for treatment, according to state police.
The New Jersey Department of Transportation reported that the right lane was blocked while emergency crews responded to the scene. The cause of the crash remains under investigation.
Our thoughts go out to the victims as we hope for their recovery.
Traffic Disruptions Reported After New Jersey Turnpike Crash
The crash caused temporary traffic delays on the New Jersey Turnpike as emergency crews responded and investigated the scene.
The New Jersey Department of Transportation reported that the right lane of the southbound inner roadway was blocked near milepost 73, just south of Interchange 8A. Crews worked to clear the vehicles and assess the damage while drivers were urged to use caution in the area.
Photos from the scene showed the overturned Honda beyond the roadway barrier and another Honda with significant rear-end damage on the shoulder.
State police have not released additional details about what caused the driver to lose control. The investigation remains ongoing.
