Passaic, Kearny County Residents Killed in Fiery Turnpike Truck Accident
A tragic truck accident on the New Jersey Turnpike involving multiple vehicles, has left five people dead. The five victims included Salvatore Urbano and Jeanette Urbano from Passaic County, and Anna, Rose and Francis Kane from Kearny County. The Urbanos were a couple, and the three Kanes were Jeanette Urbano’s siblings.
Apparently, the five who were all in their 70’s, were on their way to a family wedding. Their Buick had stopped in traffic in the right southbound lane when a tractor trailer crashed into the stopped car. That set off several other collisions involving at least 6 other vehicles. The Buick burst into flames with the five still strapped inside. At least three other people in another car sustained injuries in the accident. At least one of them is reported to be in a critical condition.
The truck driver could face charges. He was not injured in the crash, and blood alcohol tests have been conducted on him. We won’t know the results till several weeks , however.
Blood alcohol testing on a tractor trailer is routine procedure following a fatal accident. Police are also likely to investigate if the driver was speeding at the time of the crash.Witness accounts are going to be crucial.
Meanwhile, the Urbano family is mourning the deaths of their parents, two aunts and uncle. The Urbanos have been married 48 years, according to press reports. They had been strong members of their community and local church. The siblings had been extremely close knit. Jeanette and the three Kanes had been part of 9 siblings born and raised in Jersey City. Their community has been shocked at the sudden and violent deaths of five members of the same family.
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