Driver hospitalized after car goes airborne off i-195 overpass, landing on route 9 in howell

Driver hospitalized after car goes airborne off I-195 overpass, landing on Route 9 in Howell

Police say the crash occurred late Tuesday morning when a vehicle went off the I-195 overpass and landed on Route 9 below.

Howell, NJ – A driver was hospitalized Tuesday after her vehicle went airborne off the Interstate 195 overpass and crashed onto Route 9, according to The Lakewood Scoop.

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Key Points

  • Crash occurred shortly after 10 a.m. Tuesday on Route 9 in Howell.
  • Vehicle went airborne off the I-195 overpass before landing below.
  • The driver was taken to a hospital; police have not released her condition.

Police investigating cause of crash

Emergency crews responded to the scene just after 10 a.m. and found a heavily damaged vehicle beneath the I-195 bridge. The driver, who has not yet been publicly identified, was transported to a local hospital for treatment. Authorities said there was no immediate update on her condition.

Area closed for investigation and cleanup

Police closed the affected portion of Route 9 as they worked to investigate the cause of the crash and remove debris from the roadway. Drivers were urged to avoid the area for several hours while the scene was cleared.

No other vehicles were reported involved, and the incident remains under investigation by Howell Township police and state transportation officials.

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