Kentucky Drug Dealers Busted With 179 Pounds Of Pot, Loaded Gun On Route 78: Prosecutor Kentucky Drug Dealers Busted With 179 Pounds Of Pot, Loaded Gun On Route 78: Prosecutor
Kentucky Drug Dealers Busted With 179 Pounds Of Pot, Loaded Gun On Route 78: Prosecutor Two Kentucky residents were slapped with marijuana distribution charges earlier this week after a truck inspection in Warren County led to the discovery of 179 pounds of marijuana and a loaded handgun, authorities said. New Jersey State Police conducted a commercial vehicle inspection of a truck towing a trailer on Route 78 in Alpha on Monday, Nov. 13, Warren County Prosecutor James L. Pfeiffer said in a release alongside local officials. The inspection turned up 179 pounds of marijuana, as well as a loaded handgun and large capacity magazine, Pfeiffer said. The driver, Corey B. Young, 38,…
Serious Crash Shuts All Lanes On Portion Of Route 78 Serious Crash Shuts All Lanes On Portion Of Route 78
Serious Crash Shuts All Lanes On Portion Of Route 78 A serious crash brought a large emergency response to Route 78 early Sunday, Nov. 12. The crash happened in Union (Hunterdon Count) on the westbound side of the highway near Exit 11. All lanes were closed as of 8:30 a.m. Daily Voice has reached out to New Jersey State Police for details.
Crash Investigation Completely Shuts Route 78 For Miles (DEVELOPING) Crash Investigation Completely Shuts Route 78 For Miles (DEVELOPING)
Crash Investigation Completely Shuts Route 78 For Miles (Developing) A crash investigation has closed several miles of Route 78 in Hunterdon County on Wednesday, Oct. 11. UPDATE: Tractor Trailer Slams Four NJSP Troop Cars On Route 78 Motorists reported seeing multiple New Jersey State Police vehicles on the roadside in Union Township with a person in handcuffs minutes before the accident. The state's DOT website said only that the eastbound lanes were closed between exits 11 and 13, as of 3:45 p.m. State police did not immediately return Daily Voice's request for comment. Delays on I-78 eastbound East of Exit 11 - CR 614/Pattenburg Rd (Union Twp) to E…
Pair Hospitalized After Vehicle Flips On Rt. 78 In Hunterdon County Pair Hospitalized After Vehicle Flips On Rt. 78 In Hunterdon County
Pair Hospitalized After Vehicle Flips On Rt. 78 In Hunterdon County Two people were taken to a local hospital after a vehicle flipped onto its roof on Route 78 in Hunterdon County Sunday morning, Sept. 17, responders said. The Whitehouse Rescue Squad responded to the crash on the westbound side in Readington and found the vehicle upside-down with one occupant still trapped inside. Fire crews from Whitehouse and Oldwick assisted in extricating the remaining occupant and stabilizing the vehicle before EMS professionals from Hunterdon Health transported two patients to nearby hospitals for additional evaluation and treatment.
Pickup Truck Hauling Trailer Strikes SUV, Flees On Route 78: State Police Pickup Truck Hauling Trailer Strikes SUV, Flees On Route 78: State Police
Pickup Truck Hauling Trailer Strikes SUV, Flees On Route 78: State Police An SUV was struck by a pickup truck hauling a trailer in a late-night hit-and-run on Route 78 on Monday, August 28, state police said. The SUV was hit from behind by a pickup truck with a trailer that fled the scene just after midnight on the eastbound side near milepost 20.4 in Lebanon Borough, NJSP SFC Philip Curry told Daily Voice. No injuries were reported, and the truck has not been identified, Curry added.
Dump Truck Driver Killed In Route 78 Crash Lost Mom 25 Days Earlier, Loved Ones Say Dump Truck Driver Killed In Route 78 Crash Lost Mom 25 Days Earlier, Loved Ones Say
Dump Truck Driver Killed In Route 78 Crash Lost Mom 25 Days Earlier, Loved Ones Say A 54-year-old dump truck driver killed in a crash on Route 78 had been mourning the loss of his mom, loved ones say. Kevin A. Cougle, of Rockaway, died when his truck and other vehicles collided in the eastbound lanes of the highway near Exit 49B in Springfield around 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 28, New Jersey State Police said. The fiery crash closed the highway for several hours, and Cougle was pronounced dead. A GoFundMe campaign launched for Cougle said his mother, Joyce Cougle, died 25 days prior to his accident. "Kevin loved driving his dump truck and spending time with family and fri…
Snow Totals Increase In Latest Winter Storm Predictions Snow Totals Increase In Latest Winter Storm Predictions
Snow Totals Increase In Latest Winter Storm Predictions The latest forecast has increased the amount of snow in what's expected to be the first winter storm headed to the region Monday, Feb. 27. Up to eight inches was being predicted as of Monday morning by the National Weather Service, for the areas north of Route 80 in North Jersey and the Poconos.  Parts of Bergen, Passaic, Warren, and Essex counties could see between three and seven inches, while the Route 78 corridor will likely be getting a wintry mix. Hudson and Hunterdon counties are expected to get up to four inches of snow. The Lehigh Valley could still see up to four inches of a…
Driver Dies During Medical Emergency On Route 78 Driver Dies During Medical Emergency On Route 78
Driver Dies During Medical Emergency On Route 78 A motorist died during a medical emergency that resulted in a crash in Hunterdon County, authorities said. New Jersey State troopers responded to a motor vehicle crash on Route 78 westbound near milepost 20.2 in Lebanon Borough at 2:14 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 16. Based on a preliminary investigation, the driver of a Chevy Silverado suffered a medical emergency and subsequently struck the center median guardrail, State Police said. Troopers performed life-saving measures but the driver was pronounced dead at the crash scene.  The driver's name had not been released. 
27-Year-Old Man Killed In Route 78 Crash 27-Year-Old Man Killed In Route 78 Crash
27-Year-Old Man Killed In Route 78 Crash A 27-year-old man from Hillsborough died in a crash on Route 78 Monday, Feb. 13, authorities said. Sebastian Hofmann was heading east in a Dodge pickup truck when he struck a Tesla around 10:10 p.m. in Warren Township, New Jersey State Police Trooper Charles Marchan said. The Tesla crossed the roadway to the left and struck a metal guardrail in impact while the Dodge ran off the road to the left and struck several trees and overturned.  Hofmann was ejected and killed. The crash remains under investigation.
Firearm In Cab Of Tractor-Trailer Driver From Bridgeport Discharges In Fire Firearm In Cab Of Tractor-Trailer Driver From Bridgeport Discharges In Fire
Firearm In Cab Of Tractor-Trailer Driver From Bridgeport Discharges In Fire A tractor-trailer driver from Connecticut is facing weapons offenses after his loaded handgun began discharging when his vehicle went up in flames, authorities said. The tractor-trailer overturned in New Jersey on Route 78 in westbound lanes near in Bedminster around 3:50 p.m. Friday, Dec. 30, and the vehicle became fully engulfed, New Jersey State Police Sgt. Alejandro Goez said. During the investigation, troopers found the Bridgeport man's loaded .45-caliber handgun had discharged within the truck, Goez said.  Andrew Hardial, age 48, was hospitalized with non-life-threatening i…
Firearm In Tractor Trailer Driver's Cab Discharges In I-78 Fire Firearm In Tractor Trailer Driver's Cab Discharges In I-78 Fire
Firearm In Tractor Trailer Driver's Cab Discharges In I-78 Fire A 48-year-old tractor trailer driver from Connecticut is facing weapons offenses after his loaded handgun began discharging when his vehicle went up in flames Friday, Dec. 30 on Route 78, authorities said. The tractor trailer overturned in westbound lanes near milepost 27.1 in Bedminster around 3:50 p.m., and the vehicle became fully engulfed, New Jersey State Police Sgt. Alejandro Goez said. During the investigation, troopers found the Bridgeport, CT driver's loaded .45 caliber handgun had discharged within the truck, Goez said.  Andrew Hardial was hospitalized with non-life-thr…
Fiery Crash Involving Amazon, Cement Trucks Hospitalizes Drivers On Route 78 (VIDEO) Fiery Crash Involving Amazon, Cement Trucks Hospitalizes Drivers On Route 78 (VIDEO)
Fiery Crash Involving Amazon, Cement Trucks Hospitalizes Drivers On Route 78 (Video) Two truck drivers were hospitalized in a fiery crash late Friday, Dec. 9 on Route 78 in Hunterdon County, authorities said. An Amazon truck and cement truck both erupted in flames in the 10 p.m. crash in Bethlehem Township around 9:50 p.m. at mile marker 8.4, New Jersey State Police Sgt. Alejandro Goez said. Both truck were empty. It was a busy Friday for 43 fire as we went mutual aid into Warren county in the early morning hours for a vehicle,... Posted by Bloomsbury Hose Co. #1 on Saturday, December 10, 2022 The drivers, a 44-year-old man of Hialeah, FL, and 41-year-old man of Sugar …