Roselle, NJ (November 1, 2024) — A tragic car accident on Halloween night resulted in the death of a 19-year-old woman from Union County.
The incident occurred around 11:40 p.m. when Roselle Police responded to reports of a single-vehicle crash at the intersection of St. George Avenue and Chandler Avenue. According to authorities, a 2012 Chevrolet Equinox was traveling westbound when it struck a curb, broke through a fence, crossed an open lot, and eventually came to a stop in the Wawa parking lot.
Roselle firefighters were the first on the scene, providing immediate medical assistance to those involved.
The driver, identified as 27-year-old Joshua Pryor from Linden, sustained minor injuries and cooperated fully with law enforcement. The cause of the accident remains under investigation.
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PLEASE TAKE NOTICE
- The information in this article is based on initial reports from local authorities and may be subject to updates as investigations continue.
- The identities of those involved in the incident have not been released pending official confirmation and notification of next of kin.
- Further details about the accident, including toxicology results and potential charges, will be shared as they become available.
- Road closures and traffic updates related to the accident scene can be found by checking with local authorities or traffic monitoring services.
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