Upper Mount Bethel, PA: A serious motor vehicle accident with ejection occurred this morning after a pickup truck left the roadway at Mt. Bethel Highway and Sand Pit Road and struck a dump truck in the parking lot of the Upper Mount Bethel Township Municipal Building. The driver was transported by Suburban EMS with reported serious injuries; no further details are available at this time. Photo Gallery
OCTOBER 27, 2026 NEWS RELEASE BRANCHBURG FATAL ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION
BRANCHBURG TWP., N.J. – Somerset County Prosecutor John P. McDonald, Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office Chief of County Detectives Meredith McKay and Branchburg Township Chief of Police Richard Buck announced a fatal accident that occurred in Branchburg on Route 202 at Holland Brook Road in the early evening hours of Monday, October 26, 2026.
Prosecutor McDonald stated that on Monday, October 26, 2026, at approximately 5:03 p.m. Branchburg Police Department responded to the scene of a motor vehicle crash on Route 202 at the intersection of Holland Brook Road. Upon arrival, officers observed an accident involving a Peterbilt tractor and trailer and a Ford sedan. The damage resulting from the accident caused the Ford sedan to become engulfed in flames. Readington and Neshanic Fire Companies responded to extinguish the fire along with Branchburg Rescue Squad. Somerset County HazMat and the New Jersey Department of Transportation Traffic Diversion Team also responded to assist. The driver of the Ford, an adult male resident of Branchburg was pronounced deceased at the scene. Members of the Somerset County Collision Analysis Reconstruction Team responded to the scene to investigate along with Branchburg Township Police Department. Investigators from the Northern Regional Medical Examiner’s Office also responded. The investigation is currently on-going pending the results of the Collision Analysis Reconstruction Team’s findings and results from the post-mortem examination conducted by the Northern Regional Medical Examiner’s Office.
Prosecutor McDonald, Chief McKay, and Chief Buck request anyone with information relating to this investigation to contact the Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office at (908) 231-7100 or the Branchburg Township Police Department at (908) 526-3830 or via OPS Tips. OPS Tips allows citizens to enter SCPO.TIPS as the URL into the address bar of any internet enabled device to provide anonymous reports including videos and photos. Information can also be provided through the Somerset County Tip Line at 1-888-577-TIPS (8477). All tips will be kept confidential.
Note: The following information is based on a preliminary and ongoing investigation, which continues to evolve as investigators interview witnesses, review physical and electronic records, and analyze forensic evidence. The Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office’s understanding of the facts and circumstances may change as additional evidence is collected and analyzed. Photo Gallery
Washington Borough, NJ: Tractor-trailer vs. building at Muheisen Bagel & Deli, 29 Route 31, in the area of Youmans Avenue. A car reportedly cut off the tractor-trailer on RT 31, then struck the Bagel Deli. The extent of injuries, if any, is unknown. https://www.facebook.com/share/p/18nCMf31iV/
Plainfield Township, PA: A fatal motor vehicle accident occurred last night just before midnight at the intersection of Kesslersville Road and Engler Road. One person was pronounced deceased at the scene, and two additional victims were transported to local area hospitals with serious injuries. Photo Gallery
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- Belfast Patrol Unit is investigating an incident involving an overturned truck on State Route 33.
On Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at approximately 11:50 am, Troopers responded to State Route 33 Southbound, Mile Marker 2.1, Bethlehem Township, Northampton County for the report of a single vehicle roll over crash. Upon investigation, it was determined a 2015 Chevrolet Silverado, operated by a female driver and a 62-Year-Old Male, from Stroudsburg, PA, who was a passenger, engaged in a verbal argument. During the argument, the 62-Year-Old male grabbed the steering wheel, causing the truck to lose control, strike the guiderail and overturn.
The female driver was transported to a local hospital for her injuries.
The 62-Year-Old male was taken into custody, at the scene, by Troopers and criminal charged with the following:
• Recklessly Endangering Another Person - Misdemeanor 2
• Criminal Mischief - Misdemeanor 2
• Disorderly Conduct - Misdemeanor 3
There were no other injuries reported.
Palmer Township, Pa: Motor vehicle fire this afternoon on Van Buren Road at Corriere Road. Photo Gallery
Palmer Township, Pa: 2nd Alarm structure fire at the Williams Restaurant located at 3630 William Penn Highway. The fire was dispatched just after 10:30 pm on Sunday night for a fire on the roof of the restaurant. Arriving Palmer Township Police Officers confirmed a working kitchen fire extending up the exhaust pipe to the roof. The fire appeared to be held to the kitchen and exhaust system, but smoke was seen throughout the entire building. No injuries were reported. Photo Gallery
Stroudsburg, PA: The Stroudsburg Fire Department responded to a multi-family dwelling fire on Thomas Street this morning around 5:30 am. Firefighters encountered heavy fire with extension to the second floor. No injuries were reported, but multiple residents are now displaced and are being assisted by the American Red Cross. Photo Gallery
Bushkill Township, PA: 2-vehicle crash with fire on RT 33 North at the Filetown Road overpass. Two people involved in the MVA were transported with injuries unknown at this time. Photo Gallery
Hanover Township, PA: A 2nd Alarm house fire with entrapment occurred at 1206 Foxview Drive, prompting a response just after 6 pm tonight. Upon arrival, Hanover Township EMS successfully extricated one individual from the residence. The dwelling sustained extensive damage; however, no further information has been released regarding the rescued individual at this time. Photo Gallery
Palmer Township, PA: A motor vehicle accident involving a pedestrian occurred tonight around 9:40 pm in the area of 1340 Tatamy Road. The pedestrian, who was struck, was transported to a local trauma center with serious injuries. The driver of the vehicle was unharmed and remained on the scene, assisting Palmer Township Police with their investigation. Photo Gallery
Stroudsburg, PA: Companies were dispatched just after 9:15 this morning for smoke showing from an apartment building located at 318 Main Street. Firefighters quickly extinguished the fire, which appeared to have started in or on a piece of furniture that was brought outside to the roadway. No injuries were reported. Photo Gallery
Plainfield Township, Pa: Motorcycle accident on RT 33 South, area of MM 16.9. The rider was transported by Suburban EMS with injuries unknown at this time. Photo Gallery
Plainfield Township, PA: Pickup truck vs. motorcycle at Sullivan Trail and Belfast Road intersection tonight around 21:43 hrs. The driver of the pickup truck was arrested on the scene after failing field sobriety tests. The motorcycle rider was transported by Suburban EMS with reported multiple injuries to the lower extremities. Photo Gallery
Bethlehem Township, PA: Mason dump versus telephone pole with injuries on Easton Ave at Kelchner Street. Photo Gallery
Easton, Pa.: A carjacking occurred in the 600 block of Coal Street at approximately 4:12 a.m. Sunday morning. Two males carjacked the victim at gunpoint, stealing his vehicle, phone, wallet, and sneakers. The vehicle was eventually spotted traveling at a high rate of speed on Route 22. After a short pursuit, the vehicle exited the highway into Easton and eventually crashed in the area of 33 North 7th Street. Both carjackers fled on foot, with one reportedly running with a gun in his hand. After an extensive search of the neighborhood involving officers from Easton, Wilson, and Palmer, along with Pennsylvania State Police, the two carjackers remained at large as of this time. https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1CA8jE7qR1/
Lower Nazareth, PA: RT 33 North, Hecktown Road exit, tractor-trailer rollover with injury. Photo Gallery
Plainfield Township, PA: RT 191 area of Engler Road. Vehicle vs. pole after a reported hit-and-run; offending vehicle struck this vehicle, then fled the scene. EMS was requested by police for an evaluation of the driver. Dispatch time: 05:16hrs Photo Gallery
Lower Mount Bethel, Pa: Fatal motorcycle accident at 11390 South Delaware Drive. Two riders down, one fatal and one in serious condition. Photo Gallery
Forks Township, Pa: Broadway Road vehicle fire. 09:17hrs Photo Gallery