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HILLSBOROUGH TWP., N.J. – Somerset County Prosecutor John P. McDonald, Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office Chief of County Detectives Meredith McKay, and Hillsborough Township Chief of Police Mike McMahon announced an investigation into a motor vehicle crash involving multiple vehicles that occurred on Amwell Road in the morning hours of Thursday, October 29, 2026.
Prosecutor McDonald stated that on Tuesday, October 29, 2026, at approximately 7:49 a.m., Hillsborough Police Department responded to Amwell Road and Cpl. Langon Way for a report of a crash involving multiple vehicles. Upon arrival, Hillsborough Township Police Officers determined that the driver of a Nissan SUV was traveling east on Amwell Road when the driver appears to have crossed the yellow line, striking a Ford SUV traveling west on Amwell Road and then a Dodge minivan also traveling west on Amwell Road. The driver of the Nissan, an adult male resident of Hillsborough, was medevaced to an area trauma hospital and is currently listed in critical condition. The driver of the Ford SUV was also transported to an area hospital for treatment. The driver of the Dodge minivan, a school transport vehicle, and one juvenile female passenger who was on board were also transported to an area hospital. Both drivers are listed in stable condition. The juvenile patient is currently receiving medical care.
Members of the Somerset County Collision Analysis Reconstruction Team responded to investigate along with members of the Hillsborough Police Department Traffic Safety Bureau. The investigation is currently ongoing pending the results of the Collision Analysis Reconstruction Team’s findings.
Prosecutor McDonald, Chief McKay, and Chief McMahon request that anyone with information relating to this investigation to contact the Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office at (908) 231-7100 or the Hillsborough Township Police Department at (908) 369-4323 or via OPS Tips. OPS Tips allows citizens to enter SCPO.TIPS as the URL into the address bar of any internet-enabled device to provide anonymous reports, including videos and photos. Information can also be provided through the Somerset County Tip Line at 1-888-577-TIPS (8477). All tips will be kept confidential.
NOTE: The following information is based on a preliminary and ongoing investigation, which continues to evolve as investigators interview witnesses, review physical and electronic records, and analyze forensic evidence. The Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office’s understanding of the facts and circumstances may change as additional evidence is collected and analyzed.
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