A tractor‑trailer collided with a parked SUV on the New Jersey Turnpike Sunday, killing three people, including a child.
The Accident
Police report that the crash occurred around 1:30 p.m. at milepost 64.6 in East Windsor Township, Mercer County. A GMC SUV had been parked on the right side of the Turnpike when the tractor‑trailer entered the right shoulder and struck the vehicle.
Driver and Vehicle Details
The tractor‑trailer was operated by 33‑year‑old Dmitriy I. Kara of Philadelphia. Kara was transported to a hospital and treated for minor injuries.
Victims
The victims were Elin Waithe, 44, Quacy Waithe, 47, and one child, all residents of Bloomfield. Elin Waithe was outside the parked car on the right shoulder at the time of the crash. Quacy Waithe and the child were inside the SUV when the impact occurred.
Additional Injuries
A second child was also seated in the SUV’s backseat during the collision. The injury status of that child is unknown.
Current Status
The cause of the crash remains under investigation. No other vehicles were involved, and no additional injuries have been reported.
Key Takeaways
- A tractor‑trailer struck a parked SUV on the New Jersey Turnpike, killing three.
- The incident happened at milepost 64.6 in East Windsor Township.
- The driver, Dmitriy I. Kara, sustained minor injuries and was treated at a hospital.
- The cause of the crash is still being investigated.
The tragic event has shocked the local community and prompted a thorough investigation by the New Jersey State Police.
