MANSFIELD, NJ — Three people, including a New Jersey State Police trooper, were hurt after an early morning crash along the New Jersey Turnpike on Saturday, the State Police said.
At around 12:45 a.m., troopers responded to a crash near mile marker 50.6.
Based on early evidence, a Jeep broke down on the highway, and an unmarked Ford Explorer Troop Car was parked behind it with emergency lights on.
A Honda going south then hit the back of the Ford and the Jeep, leaving the trooper and driver of the Honda with minor injuries.
Both were taken to the hospital.
A minor who was a passenger in the Honda was seriously hurt and also taken to hospital, authorities said.
No other injuries were reported, and the crash remains under review.
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