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Two Seriously Injured in Newark West Ward Crash

Newark

By: Jackie Amorine 

Authorities in Newark are investigating the cause of a Tuesday night crash that injured two victims in the city's West Ward. 

At approximately 11:37 p.m., police responded to reports of a crash near the intersection of South Orange Avenue and Oraton Parkway. 

Emergency crews arrived and found a vehicle overturned with a person trapped after colliding with another car. 

The severely injured victim was extricated, rushed to University Hospital for treatment, and listed in critical condition. 

One other person was taken to the medical center and reportedly in stable condition. 

Police have not reported the cause of the crash at this time. 

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