Seven people lost their lives in six separate crashes across New Jersey during the Labor Day weekend, according to New Jersey State Police fatal crash data. The incidents occurred between Friday morning and Monday evening.
Timeline of Fatal Crashes
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Friday, 2 a.m. – Pilesgrove Township, Salem County: First fatal crash reported.
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Friday, 7 a.m. – Toms River, Ocean County: A driver died in a crash on the Garden State Parkway.
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Saturday – Hillside Township, Union County: A 21-year-old woman was ejected from a vehicle during a multi-car collision and died. Several others suffered injuries.
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Sunday, 4 p.m. – Chester, Burlington County: One driver killed and two others injured in a multi-vehicle crash.
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Monday afternoon – Montague, Sussex County: A 36-year-old motorcyclist died after crashing into a tree.
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Monday evening – Shamong Township, Burlington County: A driver and passenger were killed when their car overturned into a lake.
Rising Fatalities in New Jersey
Earlier this summer, nine people were killed during the Independence Day weekend. So far, 346 fatal crashes have been reported statewide in 2025 as of Sept. 2.
Authorities continue to urge drivers to exercise caution, especially during holiday weekends when traffic volume and crash risks are significantly higher.
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