1 Killed In 2-Car Crash In Gloucester Township: Police

GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ- One person was killed in a two-car crash in which both vehicles flipped over and were blocking the road on Erial Road Tuesday night, police announced.

One person was able to escape their car under their own power in the accident, which was reported at about 6:18 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 4. Responding police officers found that driver in stable condition with a minor injury, according to the Gloucester Township Police Department.

Firefighters from the Blackwood, Chews Landing and Lambs Terrace fire departments were able to help the passenger of the second vehicle out of the car. That person was treated for unknown injuries.

The driver of that car was unconscious, and had to be extricated by firefighters, with the help of Gloucester Township EMS and Virtua Paramedics. Everyone in the accident was taken to area hospitals, where the driver of the second car died as a result of the injuries.

Police didn't identify anyone involved in the accident, pending notification of their family and further investigation.

Erial Road was closed between Blackwood-Clementon and Davistown roads for a little longer than three hours. Anyone who saw the crash or has any information about it is asked to contact the Gloucester Township Police Department at 856-228-4500 or the GTPD Anonymous Tip Line at 856-842-5560.

To send an anonymous tip via text message to GTPD, text the keyword “TIPGLOTWPPD” and your tip message to 888777. You may also click here to leave an anonymous tip: https//local.nixle.com/tip/alert/5170177.

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