Warren County man injured after tire blows up in his face

Jay EdwardsMay 25, 2020

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LIBERTY TOWNSHIP, NJ (Warren County) – A mechanic was injured after a tire blew up in his face Saturday afternoon, according to New Jersey State Trooper Alejandro Goez.

The incident happened on May 23, at 2:11 p.m., at Pryslak Sod Farm, located on Shades of Death Road, Goez said.

The 59-year-old Great Meadows man was transported by ambulance to Morristown Medical Center, where his current condition is unknown.

“This was deemed accidental and non-suspicious,” Goez said.

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.