July 10, 2024-update
HAMILTON, NJ (MERCER)–Hamilton Police reported that on July 10, 2024 at approximately 6:00 a.m., a 2020 Honda Accord, driven by a 51-year-old female from Bordentown NJ, was traveling southbound on Route 130 near Klockner Road. Upon entering the intersection with Klockner Rd, she struck a 2020 Ford Edge SUV, driven by a 55-year-old male from Voorhees NJ, which was traveling eastbound from Klockner Road. The Ford Edge SUV was also occupied by a 44-year-old female from Hamilton NJ. The occupants in both vehicles were transported to Capital Health Regional Medical Center, where the driver of the Ford Edge succumbed to his injuries. The occupant of the Ford Edge is listed in critical condition, and the driver of the Honda Accord is being treated for non-life-threatening injuries. The names of the involved individuals are being withheld pending notification to family.
The preliminary investigation appears to indicate that the driver of the Honda Accord failed to observe a red traffic signal while traveling southbound on Route 130.
Assistance at the scene was provided by the Hamilton Township Fire Division, New Jersey State Police, Emergency Medical Services and the New Jersey State Department of Transportation.
The crash is being investigated by Officers J. Galant and B. Mandelko of the Hamilton Police Traffic Unit. Any witnesses are asked to contact the Hamilton Police Traffic Unit at (609) 581-4000.
Hamilton Police Investigate Fatal Route 130 Crash
Original Midjersey.news story below:
HAMILTON TOWNSHIP, NJ (MERCER)–Sometime before 6:30 a.m. Hamilton Township Police, Hamilton Fire Department, and EMS responded to the intersection of Route 130 and Klockner Road for a serious two vehicle crash. There were reports of serious and life threating injuries. Hamilton Township Police Traffic Unit is actively investigating. Route 130 South Bound in the area of Klockner Road was closed during the investigation. Once official information is available the story will be updated.
