Authorities: David Baum killed in chain-reaction crash on Route 24 in Summit, New Jersey
SUMMIT, N.J. -- One person was killed in a crash on Route 24 in Summit on Thursday.
Police said around 2:30 p.m. Thursday that there was a serious accident in the eastbound lanes near Hobart Avenue. As a result, the eastbound lanes were shut down.
UPDATE 3:25 PM: Route 24 East will be closed for several hours during accident investigation by NJ State Police. Traffic congestion heavy in vicinity including Summit. Please avoid travel in area if possible. pic.twitter.com/f7gLiZTjgs
— City of Summit NJ (@CityofSummitNJ) May 19, 2022
As CBS2's Dan Rice reports, there were at least six vehicles, including a semi-truck, involved.
Chopper 2 was over the scene Thursday afternoon.
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Friday, authorities released more details of the crash.
They say a Volvo struck a Tesla, causing the chain-reaction crash. The driver of the Tesla, David Baum, 57, of Short Hills, was killed. The drivers of four other vehicles involved in the crash all suffered moderate or serious injuries.