Man Admits To Drug-Induced Wayne Crash That Killed Father, Son, Gas Station Attendant

WAYNE, NJ — A Glenwood man pleaded guilty to a drug-induced crash that killed a father, son and gas station attendant in Wayne. The state recommended for Jason Vanderee to receive 30 years in prison for the 2019 incident.

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Vanderee pleaded guilty to three counts of first-degree aggravated manslaughter and the motor-vehicle violation of driving under the influence. If the state accepts the recommended sentencing, Vanderee won't become parole-eligible until 85 percent of the way through his prison time. Upon release, he'd be subject to 15 years of parole supervision.

His sentencing date is scheduled for Jan. 27.

Vanderee admitted under oath that on Feb. 19, 2019, he purchased heroin in Paterson. Thereafter, he ingested the heroin and drove recklessly on Route 23 North in Wayne.

The man further indicated that he lost consciousness and control of his vehicle, which left the roadway and careened into the Delta Gas Station on 1220 Route 23 N.

Vanderee's vehicle crashed into a parked car occupied by a father and son — Jon and Luke Warbeck — and then struck Lovedeep Fatra. The crash killed all three.

The Glenwood man admitted at the time that he drove under the influence of heroin and fentanyl. His toxicology report also showed alprazolam and cocaine. Vanderee also admitted to his history of heroin abuse.

Jon and Luke Warbeck were inseparable and spent a lot of times outdoors together, their family said. Luke was a junior at Boonton High School.

Fatra moved to the United States from India for a better life and had been supporting his family back home. He was slated to quit his job at the gas station later this month to become a truck driver, according to a GoFundMe that supported his family.

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