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3 killed, including child, after tractor-trailer crushes car on Turnpike

The collision happened in East Windsor when a tractor trailer crushed a car that was pulled over on the shoulder, according to state police.

News 12 Staff

Dec 8, 2025, 6:25 AM

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A deadly crash on the New Jersey Turnpike killed three people, including a child on Sunday.

The collision happened in East Windsor when a tractor trailer crushed a car that was pulled over on the shoulder, according to state police.

Police say Elin Waithe, 44, of Bloomfield was driving the car and was outside the vehicle at the time of the crash. He died along with a man sitting inside the car.

Two children were in the back seat. One of them died.

No word yet on any charges against the truck driver.

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