Catastrophic Accident in Newark: Truck Overturned onto Car, 2 Dead

In a traffic collision that occurred on Tuesday morning in Newark, New Jersey, USA, two women lost their lives. The crash happened on the eastbound side of the I‑78 highway, in the local lanes. The New Jersey State Police announced that a truck overturned onto a stationary car in traffic, killing two people.

Teams were on scene at 09:08.

Police units reached the 56.8‑mile marker on I‑78 East at 09:08 following the incident report. Initial findings indicate the event occurred in the highway’s local lanes. After the crash, traffic disruptions arose in the area, and some lanes were closed to traffic.

Truck Overturned Onto Car

According to the police preliminary inspection, a Mack‑branded tow truck was moving eastward with a helper trailer. The vehicle approached a Chevrolet‑branded car that had stopped in the left lane due to traffic. The truck driver attempted to maneuver to avoid colliding with the car, but the vehicle lost control and overturned onto the car.

Two Women Lost Their Lives

It was announced that the driver of the Chevrolet brand car was 42‑year‑old Ayesha Wright, a resident of Newark. It was also reported that 25‑year‑old Kendra Rouse, who was a passenger in the vehicle, lives in Newark. Police said that Wright and Rouse died at the scene of the accident from injuries they sustained.

Truck Driver Slightly Injured

The truck driver involved in the crash emerged from the incident with only minor injuries. Officials said they had no further details about the driver's condition. It was reported that an investigation into the cause of the accident is ongoing.

After the fatal crash, lane closures were implemented on I-78 East, and drivers faced delays.