Tower Down - 01.03.22 (NJ)

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Tow truck driver killed in Route 1 crash with tractor-trailer

 

A tow truck driver was killed early Monday in a crash with tractor-trailer on Route 1 in North Brunswick, authorities said.

 

Edward Smith Jr. was attempting to make a left turn from Adams Lane onto Route 1 north when an oncoming tractor-trailer slammed into the tow truck, according to North Brunswick police.

 

The impact of the 12:20 a.m. collision threw Smith from the tow truck and pushed it into a parked car at an auto dealership, police said.

 

Smith, 41, of North Brunswick, was pronounced dead at the scene after police and emergency workers attempted life-saving measures, according to Capt. Brian Hoiberg.

 

Though the investigation is ongoing, no charges are likely to be filed, Hoiberg said.

 

Route 1 was closed for several hours as crews worked to repair a damaged utility pole and clean up a fuel spill. One lane is still shut as of 11:30 a.m.

 

Anyone with any information about the crash is asked to call officer Jason Vallese at 732-247-0922 x320.

 

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