Three-vehicle crash in Bernards Township leaves Morris County resident critically injured
BERNARDS TOWNSHIP, N.J. (Somerset County) — Authorities are investigating a three-vehicle crash on Mt. Airy Road that left one driver in critical condition Tuesday evening, officials said.
Bernards Township Police Chief Timothy King and Deputy Chief Michael Sweeney, along with Somerset County Prosecutor John P. McDonald and Chief of County Detectives Francisco Roman Jr., announced the ongoing investigation into the crash, which occurred about 5:04 p.m. at the Mt. Airy Road and Interstate 287 entrance ramp junction.
According to police, a Bernardsville resident driving a 2009 Honda Accord was traveling southbound on Mt. Airy Road when the vehicle struck a 2018 Honda Civic that was stopped and waiting to turn onto the northbound entrance ramp to I-287. The rear-end collision caused the Honda Civic to be pushed into the northbound lane, where it was struck by a 2024 Rivian R1S traveling northbound.
The Rivian, driven by a Springfield resident, left the roadway and came to rest on the grass shoulder, police said.
The driver of the Honda Civic, a Whippany resident, was trapped inside the vehicle and could not exit. Bernards Township officers removed the driver and provided emergency medical aid before the individual was transported to an area hospital in critical condition.
The driver of the Rivian was taken to another area hospital with injuries. The driver of the Honda Accord did not report any injuries at the scene, authorities said.
Chief King, Deputy Chief Sweeney, Prosecutor McDonald and Chief Roman asked anyone with information about the crash to contact the Bernards Township Police Department at 908-766-1122 or the Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office at 908-231-7100.
Tips also may be submitted anonymously through the STOPit app, which allows users to share information, photos and videos. The app is available for free through the Google Play Store and Apple App Store using the access code SOMERSETNJ. Information may also be provided through the Somerset County Tip Line at 1-888-577-TIPS (8477). Authorities said all anonymous reports will be kept confidential.
