Franklin Township NJ Accident: On the morning of Thursday, August 22, 2024, a tragic multi-vehicle crash occurred in Franklin Township, Hunterdon County, New Jersey, resulting in one fatality and leaving five others injured. The collision, which involved three vehicles, took place around 7:30 a.m. at the intersection of Hogback Road, Route 617, and Lower Lansdown Road. Emergency responders from the Franklin Township Police Department, Quakertown NJ Fire and Rescue, and the Hunterdon County Prosecutor’s Office were quick to arrive at the scene.
Despite their efforts, one passenger succumbed to their injuries on-site. Three other passengers sustained severe injuries and were rushed to nearby hospitals for emergency treatment. The drivers of two of the vehicles were treated at the scene and were not transported to the hospital. Authorities are conducting a thorough investigation into the circumstances leading up to the crash, focusing on the traffic patterns at the intersection, which is known for being problematic.
The Hunterdon County Prosecutor’s Office and Franklin Township Police Department are urging anyone with information about the accident to come forward to assist with the ongoing investigation. The local community is grappling with the aftermath of this devastating incident, which has highlighted the dangers associated with the intersection where the crash occurred.
