East Hanover Woman Still Critical After Head-On Crash

A 21-year-old East Hanover woman remains in critical condition following a head-on crash last week in Jefferson Township.

Jefferson Township police are asking for help from witnesses to the accident that occurred on Berkshire Valley Road between Minnisink Road and Route 15 last Thursday morning just after 8 a.m.

The accident happened when a vehicle operated by Andrea Fornelos, 21, of East Hanover, allegedly crossed over a double yellow line, hitting a car operated by Erika Bath, 16, of Newton, police said. Bath was driving with a learner's permit with her father, passenger Richard Gannon, 53, of Wantage.

Fornelos was transported to Morristown Memorial Hospital. She remains hospitalized in critical condition.

Both Bath and Gannon were transported to St. Clare’s in Dover for moderate injuries. 

The Jefferson Township Rescue Squad and MICU responded to the scene.

Any witnesses to the accident are asked to contact Det. Steven Muller at 973-208-6159.