LINDEN, NJ – The Linden Police Department reported a motor vehicle collision in which one person was extricated and rushed to the hospital with critical injuries.
Linden police said at approximately 1:30 am this morning, pfficers responded to the 500 block of E. Edgar Road on reports of a motor vehicle crash.
“A preliminary investigation indicates that a Volkswagen GTI was traveling south on Route 1 when it struck rear of a tractor trailer as it entered roadway.” the Linden Police Department. “The Volkswagen rolled over onto its side as a result of the crash, and the driver was extracted by members of Linden Fire DepartmentThe driver, a 45 year old man from Springfield, was taken to Newark University Hospital with serious injuries.”
He is currently listed in critical but stable condition. The driver of the tractor trailer was not injured.