Hamilton Resident Killed, 4 Injured In Route 1 Crash: Police

MERCER COUNTY, NJ - A 23-year-old Hamilton resident was killed and four others injured in a two-vehicle crash on Route 1 Saturday, West Windsor police said.

A Volkswagen Passat was traveling south on US Route 1 approaching Carnegie Center Blvd when it drove off the road, struck a utility pole, followed by a road sign, and then a second utility pole, before spinning back onto the road, disabled in the center lane with its passenger side exposed to oncoming traffic, police said.

The car was then struck by a black Chevrolet Cruze south on Route 1 in the center lane, authorities said.

Police said they found both cars heavily damaged, and the front seat passenger of the VW Passat was entrapped in the car. He was extricated and transported to Capital Health Regional Medical Center in critical condition, where he succumbed to his injuries, police said.

The driver of the Passat and two other passengers were also transported to Capital Health Regional Medical Center for treatment of serious injuries, police said. The driver of the Chevrolet sustained minor injuries and was taken to the Penn Medicine Princeton Medical Center for treatment, authorities said.

The names of the victim and those involved in the crash have not been released yet. Route 1 South between Alexander Road and Carnegie Center Blvd was closed for nearly four hours, as police investigated the crash.

The crash remains under investigation. No charges have been issued yet. If anyone has any additional information, contact Traffic Officer LaRoccca at LaRocca@westwindsorpolice.com, Traffic Sgt. Bal at Bal@westwindsorpolice.com, or by calling (609) 799-1222. In addition, persons can Reply with TIP to this Nixle or call the Confidential Tip Line at (609) 799-0452.

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