Crime & Safety
1 Killed In Fiery Crash In Galloway: Police
One person was killed after their car struck a utility pole and caught fire in Galloway Monday afternoon, police said.
GALLOWAY TOWNSHIP, NJ — One person was killed in a fiery crash in Galloway Township Monday afternoon, despite efforts by police and two citizens to save them, police said.
A car crashed into a utility pole on Wrangleboro Road in the area of Walden Way at about 3 p.m. Monday afternoon, June 24, Galloway Township police said.
Upon arrival, police found a 2002 Saturn engulfed in flames with the driver still inside. Officers and two citizens attempted to rescue the driver, but were unsuccessful, police said on Monday night.
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The driver was pronounced deceased on the scene, police said. Their identity has not been revealed, pending notification of next-of-kin.
Wrangleboro Road was closed for three hours during the initial investigation. Anyone with information about this accident is asked to Officer Garrison or SFC. Goehringer at 609-652-3705.
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