A Penns Grove resident was killed Friday morning when her sport‑utility vehicle struck a stationary tractor‑trailer on Interstate 295 in Oldmans Township, New Jersey. The collision occurred on June 26, 2026, and emergency personnel pronounced the woman dead at the scene.
Police reports indicate the tractor‑trailer was stopped in the travel lane when the SUV entered the roadway and collided with it. First‑responders from the local fire department and ambulance services arrived quickly, securing the site and removing the vehicles.
The victim has been identified as a woman from Penns Grove; authorities have not released her name pending notification of next of kin. No other occupants were reported in either vehicle, and no additional injuries were noted.
The driver of the tractor‑trailer has not been identified, and investigators have not disclosed whether the driver was present in the cab at the time of the crash. The crash is under investigation by state troopers, who are reviewing evidence to determine the cause of the collision.
The fatal accident adds to ongoing concerns about safety on New Jersey’s highway system, particularly for commuters traveling on busy interstates such as I‑295. Officials routinely remind drivers to remain vigilant, especially when large commercial vehicles are stopped on the roadway.
I‑295 runs through several counties in New Jersey and is a key link for commuters traveling between the Philadelphia metropolitan area and points north. The roadway sees heavy traffic during weekday mornings, a factor that authorities monitor for safety.
State police have collected data from the scene, including vehicle debris and any available dash‑cam footage, to piece together the events leading up to the collision. The investigation will also examine whether road conditions or signage contributed to the crash.