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UPDATE: Person Killed in Rahway Crash ID’d

Rahway

Authorities have identified the female killed Tuesday afternoon when two vehicles collided head-on in Rahway.

According to police, at approximately 1:35 p.m. a fatal motor vehicle accident occurred on Saint Georges Avenue in front of Rahway River Park.

Officials say based on a preliminary investigation, the two vehicles were going in opposite directions - both in their respective left lane - when they collided near the centerline in a head on collision.

According to authorities, Rebecca O’Reilly who was driving the1999 Plymouth Breeze was pronounced dead at the scene. Officials say a male driver of the 2004 Toyota Sienna, was transported to University Hospital suffering non-life threatening injuries.

Police shutdown St. Georges Avenue in both directions for approximately four hours while the accident was under investigation.

Officials are asking anyone with information regarding the accident to contact Officer Edward O’Donnell of the roadway traffic bureau at (732) 827-2073.

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