At 4:22 p.m. on December 3, a double‑car collision on Jackson Road near Ashland Avenue in Waterford Township, New Jersey, sent two vehicles off the roadway and into a wooded area, leaving three people injured and prompting an emergency response.
The Crash
According to the Waterford Township Police Department, the first vehicle was traveling eastbound along Jackson Road with a 59‑year‑old driver and a 60‑year‑old passenger. The car left the road, struck a utility pole, and rolled onto its side. A second vehicle, driven by a 65‑year‑old man, was also traveling east on Jackson Road when it too left the road and came to rest in the wood line.
The impact of the first crash caused front‑end damage to the vehicle, while the second car was found on its side. Both vehicles were visible in the wooded area by 5:30 p.m., when SkyForce10 was dispatched to the scene.
Emergency Response
Medics arrived on scene promptly and treated all three occupants before they were airlifted to a nearby hospital. The emergency medical services team reported that the patients were stable upon arrival at the hospital. SkyForce10 arrived at approximately 5:30 p.m. and observed the two vehicles still in the woods.
The rapid response from first responders, including police, medical personnel, and air rescue, helped secure the area and prevent further injury.
Investigation
Investigators from the Waterford Township Police Department and the Camden County Crash Team were called to the scene to determine the circumstances of the collision. The incident remains under investigation, and authorities have requested that anyone with information contact the Waterford Township Police Department at 856‑767‑2134 or Camden County Central Communications at 856‑783‑4900.
The police report indicated that the crash occurred around 4:22 p.m. on Wednesday, December 3, and that the vehicles had left the roadway near Ashland Avenue.
Community Assistance
Several pedestrians who were passing by the site stopped to help the victims. Witnesses assisted by providing first aid until emergency medical teams arrived. Their prompt action contributed to the swift treatment and airlift of the injured.
The incident caused temporary road closures on Jackson Road while authorities worked to secure the area and remove the damaged vehicles.
Key Takeaways
- The crash occurred at 4:22 p.m. on December 3 on Jackson Road near Ashland Avenue.
- Three people were injured and airlifted to a nearby hospital.
- Two vehicles were found in a wooded area, one on its side and the other with front‑end damage.
- SkyForce10 and local police responded within an hour of the incident.
- The investigation is ongoing, and authorities are seeking additional information from witnesses.
The incident is still developing, and updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
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This article was published on December 3, 2025, and updated at 8:04 p.m. by NBC10’s Miguel Martinez‑Valle and Emily Rose Grassi.
