3 Hospitalized, 7 Injured In Serious Route 22 Crash In Union County

UNION, NJ — Three people are hospitalized in critical condition, and four others were injured following a serious two-car crash on Route 22, said Union Township Police Deputy Chief Barry Cohen.

On Friday at 10:52 p.m., a crash with a white 2015 Honda Accord and a grey 2021 GMC Acadia was reported at 2446 Route 22.

The Accord had six people inside, including four juveniles and two 18-year-olds.

According to a preliminary investigation, the Accord was leaving the Union Plaza Shopping Center onto Route 22 when it was hit on the driver's side by the Acadia.

Three people from the Honda were taken to University Hospital, where they remain in critical condition, said Cohen.

Three other people from the Honda and the driver of the Acadia had non-life-threatening injuries.

The 17-year-old driver of the Honda was arrested for suspicion of driving while intoxicated, said Cohen.

The highway was reopened at 2 a.m. on Saturday.

Officer Steve DeJesus is the lead investigator and is still gathering information and witness statements.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Union Police Department Traffic Bureau at 908-851-5070.

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