Tractor-trailer driver killed after crash into an overpass on Rt. 295 in Marlton, New Jersey

Tractor-trailer crash in Route 295 in Marlton, New Jersey, slows traffic

A tractor-trailer was killed after they crashed into an overpass on Route 295 southbound in Marlton, New Jersey, Thursday afternoon, causing traffic to back up.

The truck crashed into the Route 38 overpass, causing the traffic disruption.

New Jersey State Police said troopers were called to the overpass shortly after 12:30 p.m. for a reported crash.

There, first responders located 39-year-old Dorian Flemmins of Trenton. Police said Flemmins was behind the wheel of the Volvo tractor-trailer when he lost control, veered to the left and struck a concrete support for the overpass bridge.

Chopper 3 was overhead as traffic backed up. Ambulances, a medical helicopter and other emergency vehicles were also at the scene around 1:30 p.m. 

CBS News Philadelphia
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