Three Hospitalized, Teen Arrested After Serious Crash on Route 22 in Union
Maria Torres · Union County Life
Union County Life is reporting that three people were hospitalized and a 17-year-old driver was arrested on suspicion of driving while intoxicated after a two-vehicle crash on Route 22 in Union on Friday night, according to police.
The crash happened at about 10:52 p.m. in the westbound lanes of Route 22, near 2446 Route 22. According to a preliminary investigation, a white 2015 Honda Accord carrying six people, four juveniles and two 18-year-olds, was exiting the Union Plaza shopping center when it entered the roadway. A gray 2021 GMC Acadia traveling westbound struck the Honda on the driver’s side.
Three occupants of the Honda were taken to University Hospital in Newark and remained in critical condition, police said. The other three occupants of the Honda and the driver of the GMC were injured, but their injuries were not considered life-threatening.
The 17-year-old driver of the Honda was arrested at the scene on suspicion of driving while intoxicated. An arrest on suspicion is not a finding of guilt.
Union Police Officer Steve DeJesus of the Traffic Bureau is leading the investigation. Police said they are continuing to gather information and witness statements. Route 22 westbound was closed after the crash and reopened at 2 a.m. Saturday.
Anyone who witnessed the crash or has information is asked to contact the Union Police Department Traffic Bureau at (908) 851-5070.
For more Union public safety updates and local news, visit Union County Life at unioncountylife.com.
FAQ
Where did the crash happen?
The crash happened in the westbound lanes of Route 22 near 2446 Route 22 in Union, at about 10:52 p.m. Friday.
How many people were hurt, and how badly?
Three occupants of the Honda were taken to University Hospital in Newark and remained in critical condition. Three other Honda occupants and the GMC driver had injuries that were not considered life-threatening.
Was anyone arrested?
The 17-year-old driver of the Honda was arrested at the scene on suspicion of driving while intoxicated. An arrest on suspicion is not a finding of guilt.
Who should I contact with information about the crash?
Contact the Union Police Department Traffic Bureau at (908) 851-5070.
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