Traffic & Transit

Edison Man Killed In NJ Turnpike Crash On Monday

Andrew N. Disney, 31, ​was killed when his 2002 Pontiac crashed into a box truck, New Jersey State Police said.

EDISON, NJ — An Edison man was killed Monday in a two-car crash on NJ Turnpike in Kearny, New Jersey State Police confirmed.

Andrew N. Disney, 31, was killed when his 2002 Pontiac crashed into a box truck, authorities said. Around 1:54 p.m. on Monday, state troopers responded to reports of a two-car crash on NJ Turnpike northbound western spur at milepost 108.8, Kearny, Hudson County.

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According to preliminary investigation, Disney was traveling northbound in the area of milepost 107.1 when it hit the concrete barrier on the left shoulder. The car continued in a northern direction and slammed the rear of an International box truck at milepost 108.8, State Police said.

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Disney sustained fatal injuries due to the crash. This crash remains under investigation, authorities said.

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