Howell Man Killed In Rt. 18 Crash In Marlboro

MARLBORO, NJ — A man from Howell has been identified as the driver killed in the Monday night crash on Rt. 18 south in Marlboro Township.

Michael Lyon, 63, of Howell Township was killed at approximately 8:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 2. Marlboro police say his 2005 black Nissan Xterra left Rt. 18 just north of the Rt. 79 overpass, hit trees and overturned. Lyon, who was the only occupant of the vehicle, was pronounced dead at the scene.

Lyon's identity was announced Wednesday morning. The cause of the fatal accident is currently under investigation. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Marlboro Township Police Department's Traffic and Safety Bureau at 732-536-0304 or email Cpl. Brandon Stacy at BStacey@Marlboropd.org.

Past Patch reporting: Person Killed In Rt. 18 Crash In Marlboro Monday Night