Fatal Fire Crash Claims Two Lives in Ocean County
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An SUV in Jackson drove off the road, struck a tree, and caught fire early on Sunday, killing two persons, according to the Jackson Police Department.
According to Jackson Lt. Edward Travisano, as of Monday morning, the victims' identities were still unknown.
The collision occurred on Hyson Road just after midnight on Sunday. According to Travisano, authorities quickly found out about the collision after first receiving reports of a transformer going down.
A black 2023 Toyota Highlander was engulfed in flames when police arrived, he added.
Despite their best efforts, officers were unable to free the two individuals inside, he said. The fire was put out, and they were declared deceased at the scene.
For a few hours, Hyson Road between Cook Road and Colts Court was closed.
The Jackson Police Traffic Safety Unit is investigating the collision. Please call 732-928-1111to speak with Police Officer Matthew Kalbach if you saw the collision.
