Springfield, NJ (July 9, 2026) – A collision between two Jeeps near a parking lot entrance on Morris Turnpike in Springfield left two people injured on Tuesday, July 7.
It happened shortly before 5:15 p.m. near 740 Morris Turnpike. Detectives said a 35-year-old Piscataway woman was driving eastbound in a 2010 Jeep Wrangler when she attempted to turn left into the parking lot. The Wrangler entered the path of a westbound 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee driven by a 28-year-old Brooklyn man.
The Grand Cherokee struck the passenger side of the Wrangler, causing it to leave the roadway and hit two JCP&L utility poles. The poles were damaged in the crash. The Wrangler driver and her passenger were taken to Overlook Medical Center with complaints of pain.
The Grand Cherokee driver was evaluated at the scene and declined additional treatment. The police issued the Wrangler driver a summons for failure to yield the right-of-way. The incident remains under review by authorities.
We extend our thoughts to the injured and wish them a swift recovery.
What Is Reviewed After a Turning Crash?
Turning crashes can occur when drivers enter the path of another vehicle traveling through an intersection or roadway. Investigators may examine traffic signs, vehicle positions, roadway conditions, and witness statements to determine how the collision happened.
Vehicle damage and impact locations can also provide information about the direction and force of the crash. Reviewing these details can help create a clearer timeline of events and explain the circumstances that contributed to the collision.
