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Man charged with DUI following head-on crash in Sussex County

FREDON TOWNSHIP, NJ (Sussex County) – A man was charged with driving under the influence following a head-on motor vehicle crash in Sussex County early Saturday morning, according to New Jersey State Police spokesperson Sergeant Charles Marchan.

The crash occurred at 1:19 a.m. on County Route 618 westbound near milepost 2 in Fredon Township, Marchan said.

According to a preliminary investigation, a Chevrolet pickup truck driven by Travis Lemasson, 22, of Newton, crossed over the double yellow line and struck a Honda passenger car traveling in the opposite direction, Marchan said.

No serious injuries were reported at the scene, Marchan said.

Lemasson was charged with DUI and received additional traffic summonses, Marchan said.

The crash remains under investigation, and authorities have not released further information at this time.

Jay Edwards

Born and raised in Northwest NJ, Jay has a degree in Communications and has had a life-long interest in local radio and various styles of music. Jay has held numerous jobs over the years such as stunt car driver, bartender, voice-over artist, traffic reporter (award winning), NY Yankee maintenance crewmember and peanut farm worker. His hobbies include mountain climbing, snowmobiling, cooking, performing stand-up comedy and he is an avid squirrel watcher. Jay has been a guest on America’s Morning Headquarters,program on The Weather Channel, and was interviewed by Sam Champion.

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