By Crash News Writer 
Sayreville, NJ (July 7, 2025) — An early morning collision on the Garden State Parkway in Sayreville has claimed the life of a woman from Brooklyn. The deadly crash unfolded just before 1 a.m. on Sunday, July 7, when state police responded to reports of a severe accident along the northbound lanes.
According to reports, Esther Paz, a 58-year-old driver from Brooklyn, was traveling north on the Garden State Parkway when her vehicle was struck from behind by a 21-year-old man from Livingston. The impact forced both vehicles onto the shoulder of the Parkway, where Paz’s car collided with a minivan that had been pulled over. Tragically, Paz did not survive the crash. The condition of the other driver and the occupants of the minivan have not been disclosed at this time.
Authorities have not released any information regarding potential charges, and the incident remains under active investigation by New Jersey State Police.
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