LAKEWOOD TOWNSHIP, NJ — An Essex County Sheriff’s Office van overturned Saturday morning after a collision with a pickup truck on the Garden State Parkway in Ocean County, sending two people to the hospital with minor injuries, authorities said.
New Jersey State Police responded around 8:16 a.m. to the southbound lanes of the Garden State Parkway in Lakewood Township for reports of a motor vehicle crash, according to State Police spokesperson Christopher Postorino.
A preliminary investigation found that a Chevrolet pickup truck struck an Essex County Sheriff’s Office Chevrolet Express van while both vehicles were traveling on the parkway.
Following the impact, the sheriff’s office van overturned on the roadway, police said.
Two Occupants Hospitalized After Van Rolls Over
Authorities said the driver and passenger inside the sheriff’s office van suffered minor injuries in the crash.
Both individuals were transported to a nearby hospital for treatment. Officials have not released their identities or provided additional details about their conditions.
State police also did not say whether anyone inside the pickup truck was injured.
The crash occurred along one of New Jersey’s busiest highway corridors during the early morning hours, a time when Shore-bound traffic can begin increasing on weekends in Ocean County.
Key Points
• An Essex County Sheriff’s Office van overturned after a crash on the Garden State Parkway
• New Jersey State Police said a Chevrolet pickup truck struck the sheriff’s van
• Two occupants inside the van suffered minor injuries and were hospitalized
Crash Investigation Remains Active
Investigators have not announced whether any summonses or charges are expected as the investigation continues.
Authorities also have not disclosed what caused the initial collision or whether weather, speed, or traffic conditions may have contributed to the crash.
