NJ State Police: Trooper Dies While Responding To Domestic Dispute In Salem County

SALEM, N.J. (CBS) — Authorities say a New Jersey state trooper has died following a one-car accident in rural Salem County.

He has been identified as Trooper Eli McCarson.

Officials say Tpr. McCarson was responding to a report of a domestic dispute in Quinton Township at around 10:45 this morning when his cruiser veered off the right side of Quinton-Alloway Road, near the intersection of Route 49, and into a utility pole.

He was transported to Salem Hospital where he was pronounced dead shortly after noon.

Tpr. McCarson, of Gloucester County, was 30 years old and was married.

Officials say he graduated from the 155th State Police class in February.

The exact cause of death has not yet been determined, and the crash is still under investigation.