Crime & Safety
Nutley Police: Girl, 12, Ejected From Car During Crash On Route 21
The girl was ejected from the vehicle and a passing motorist struck her, causing serious injuries, Nutley police say.
NUTLEY, NJ — A 12-year-old girl is in critical-but-stable condition after she was ejected from a car during a crash on Route 21 in Nutley on Tuesday, authorities say.
According to the Nutley Police Department, the one-car crash took place on Route 21 South and involved a 34-year-old Elizabeth woman and her 12-year-old daughter. During the collision, the girl was ejected from the vehicle and a passing motorist struck her, causing serious injuries.
Emergency responders transported the 12-year-old and her mother to a nearby hospital. Medical personnel released the 34-year-old on Tuesday evening, but her daughter remains in “critical yet stable condition,” police said.
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Nutley police are investigating the incident to determine the cause of the crash, authorities stated. No additional information was immediately available.
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