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State police seek information in fatal Newark box truck crash

Investigators say the incident began when a box truck traveling east on I-78 veered off the road and struck the concrete barrier.

News 12 Staff

Apr 17, 2026, 6:45 AM

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New Jersey State Police are asking witnesses to come forward about a Newark crash that killed two people on April 1.

Investigators say the incident began when a box truck traveling east on I-78 veered off the road and struck the concrete barrier.

The vehicle continued traveling eastbound before hitting a light pole and overturning. It then left the roadway, fell from an overpass and landed in a dirt area.

Both the driver and the passenger died as a result of the crash.

State police ask anyone with additional information to call 908-725-0107.

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