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Police Investigate Crash on Route 78 in Watchung

Watchung

A single-vehicle crash on Interstate 78 this afternoon, sent the driver to the hospital with serious injuries.

Police responded to the area of mile marker 41.7 at approximately 12:09 p.m. for a report of a crash.

Upon arrival police determined the driver of an Acura TL for unknown reasons veered off the highway, striking several trees.

The vehicle came to a stop after it re-entered the road authorities said.

According to police, the driver was airlifted to Morristown Medical Center.

The crash remains under investigation.

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