New Brunswick, NJ (March 10, 2026) – A 27-year-old woman from Old Bridge was critically hurt following a serious crash involving multiple vehicles in New Brunswick.
The collision happened around 10:15 p.m. on Sunday, March 8, at the intersection of Rt. 18 and Paulus Blvd. Early reports indicate that a tractor-trailer driven by a 57-year-old man from Norristown, Pennsylvania, collided with a BMW operated by the woman.
Emergency units responded to the scene and rushed the driver of the BMW to JFK Medical Center for treatment of serious head injuries. She was later transferred to Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, where she remained in critical condition as of Tuesday, March 10.
Investigators later determined that a third vehicle, an Infiniti Q50 driven by a 27-year-old man from the Parlin section of Old Bridge, was also involved in the incident. The tractor-trailer driver was not hurt, and the Infiniti driver was also reported to be unharmed.
The identities of the drivers involved have not been released. No charges have been filed in connection with the crash at this time.
Authorities continue to investigate the cause of the crash, and more details will be released as soon as they become available.
Our thoughts are with those affected as they continue to recover.
Why Multi-Vehicle Crashes Often Lead to More Severe Injuries
Crashes involving several vehicles can quickly become complex because multiple drivers, speeds, and directions are involved at once. When one vehicle collides with another, the impact can push cars into additional lanes or traffic, increasing the chances of secondary collisions.
Large vehicles such as tractor-trailers can also increase the severity of a crash. Their weight and size may increase impact force, causing greater damage to smaller passenger vehicles.
Busy intersections and highway access points are also common locations for multi-vehicle accidents. These areas often involve merging traffic, turning vehicles, and drivers traveling at different speeds.
Because of these factors, multi-vehicle crashes can cause a wider range of injuries and damage than incidents involving only one or two vehicles.
