Toll of Commuting
News12 New York
Where to Watch
Download the App
Local
Crime
Weather
beWell
The East End
Crime Files
FIFA World Cup
fatal crash - mon copy (1)

2 people killed in fiery Jackson Township crash

Police say the crash happened just after midnight Sunday.

Toniann Antonelli

Feb 16, 2026, 10:52 AM

Updated

Share:

Top Stories

Two people were killed when a vehicle crashed into a tree and burst into flames Sunday in Jackson Township.

According to police, the crash happened around 12:08 a.m. The department initially received a report of a transformer down in the roadway.

"Shortly after, multiple calls began to come in reporting a motor vehicle crash involving a vehicle that had driven off the roadway and into a tree," police said in a statement.

When officers arrived at the location, they found a car fully engulfed in flames. The vehicle was later determined to be a black 2023 Toyota Highlander with two people inside.

"Officers on scene attempted to extricate the two individuals found inside of the vehicle but efforts were unsuccessful," police said.

Once crews extinguished the fire, they determined that both occupants of the Toyota were deceased. Police have not yet identified the victims or their ages.

The crash remains under investigation.

Top Stories

App StoreGoogle Play Store

info

Newsletter

Send Photos/Videos

Contact

About Us

News Team

News 12 New York

follow us

Twitter

Facebook

Instagram

more resources

Optimum Corporate

Optimum Service

Advertise on News 12

Careers

Content Removal Policy

© 2026 N12N, LLC

Privacy Policy

Terms of Service

Ad Choices