East Brunswick, NJ (April 12, 2026) – Two people were injured after a rollover crash on the New Jersey Turnpike overnight Saturday involving multiple vehicles.
The crash occurred at approximately 2:17 a.m. on April 11 in the northbound lanes of the Turnpike in East Brunswick. Emergency units responded after reports of a collision involving an SUV and another passenger vehicle.
According to authorities, a Chevy passenger vehicle driven by a 64-year-old man from Hamilton was struck from behind by a Nissan SUV operated by a 24-year-old man from Baltimore. A 33-year-old female passenger from Baltimore was also inside the SUV at the time.
Investigators said the impact caused the Nissan SUV to overturn, ejecting both occupants. The female passenger sustained serious injuries, while the driver suffered moderate injuries. The driver of the Chevy was not reported to be injured.
Authorities have not yet released additional details about the events leading up to the crash. The incident remains under investigation by state authorities, and more details will be released as soon as they become available.
Our thoughts are with those injured as they recover.
How Rollover Crashes on Highways Can Lead to Ejection Injuries
Rollover crashes on highways often result in serious injuries, especially when occupants are not properly restrained or when the force of impact is severe. The sudden change in direction can cause a vehicle to flip multiple times.
Rear-end collisions can increase the risk of a rollover when a vehicle is struck at high speed or loses stability after impact. SUVs, due to their height and center of gravity, can be more vulnerable in certain crash conditions.
Ejection injuries typically occur when occupants are not fully secured by seatbelts or when the force of the rollover is extreme. These situations often require immediate emergency response due to the severity of trauma involved.
