Fiery, Head-On Crash Injures 5 In Gloucester Township: Police

GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ — Five people, including four minors, sustained injuries in a head-on collision that caused a vehicle to catch fire Wednesday afternoon in Gloucester Township, police said.

Officials took all five to local hospitals. Their injuries ranged from minor to serious, but none were life-threatening, according to law enforcement.

Police were dispatched at 3:02 p.m. for the two-vehicle crash at Berlin-Cross Keys Road and Johnson Road. One of the cars began emanating smoke, but officers and Lambs Terrace firefighters removed all occupants before the vehicle became engulfed in fire.

The blaze was quickly extinguished, police said.

Emergency personnel treated the vehicle occupants at the scene. One adult and two minors were taken to Cooper University Hospital, while officials brought two other juveniles to Jefferson Washington Township Hospital.

Police have withheld the names of all involved, pending notifications and further investigation.

The initial investigation revealed that a gray Subaru Impreza was traveling westbound. As it approached the intersection, a white Honda Pilot was moving eastbound and abruptly tried making a left turn onto Johnson Road, police said. The abrupt turn in front of the Subaru caused a head-on crash, according to law enforcement.

The Gloucester Township Police Department (GTPD) said the following:

"As a reminder, all occupants of a motor vehicle should ensure they wear seat belts at all times to reduce the likelihood of death or serious bodily injury resulting from a crash. Also, it is imperative to take your time when making turning movements to ensure the area is clear before turning."

Anyone who witnessed the crash can contact the GTPD at 856-228-4500 or call our GTPD Anonymous Crime Tip Line at 856-842-5560. To send an anonymous tip via text message, text the keyword “TIP GLOTWPPD” and your tip message to 888777. You can also visit the GTPD's anonymous-tip webpage.