By: Tracie Carter
Emergency crews responded to a serious crash on the Garden State Parkway in Bergen County Tuesday night after a Tesla reportedly veered off the highway and struck a tree, leaving its driver trapped inside.
According to preliminary emergency reports, the accident occurred shortly after 8 p.m. on October 13 along the southbound lanes near milepost 167.2 in Washington Township.
First responders arriving at the scene found a Tesla that had traveled off the roadway and crashed through a tree, leaving the tree resting on the vehicle’s roof.
Emergency personnel reported two occupants involved in the crash, with one person managing to escape the wreckage without assistance.
The driver, however, remained trapped inside the damaged vehicle, prompting an emergency response to free the individual.
The extent of the occupants’ injuries was not immediately available.
Authorities have not released additional details regarding what caused the Tesla to leave the roadway.
The circumstances surrounding the crash remain under investigation.