Oct. 25, 2026Updated Oct. 27, 2026, 1:43 p.m. ET
Editors Note: This story was updated to include additional details.
TOMS RIVER – Two women died Saturday night on the Garden State Parkway after their vehicle collided with a tractor-trailer in a multi-car accident.
According to State Police, the crash occurred at approximately 10:15 p.m. in the northbound lanes near Exit 82. The women, both 42 years old, were pronounced dead at the scene. A third individual was transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Authorities confirmed that four vehicles were involved in the incident. Emergency responders, including local fire departments and ambulance services, arrived promptly to manage the situation.
In the aftermath, all northbound lanes were closed for approximately three hours, leading to significant traffic delays. An investigation into the cause of the crash is ongoing.