Truck hits car, which then runs into pole along Route 31 in Clinton Township - NJ.com
— A large Ford pickup truck hit a Nissan Maxima on Route 31 and the car then spun out of control and slammed into a utility pole, police said. The accident took place Tuesday around 10:50 p. m. A 2008 Ford F450 operated by Jeffrey Mueller, 52, of Ringoes, was traveling south Route 31 approaching Molasses Hill Road when it struck a 2010 Nissan Maxima operated by Matthew Smith, 42, of... As a result, the Smith vehicle spun off the roadway and struck a utility pole. The events leading up to the accident as well the cause of the crash are still under investigation, police reported Wednesday afternoon. Police Officers Jennifer Petruzziello and Drew MacQueen arrived at the crash scene within moments but were unable to remove Smith from his car, which was leaking fuel as a result of the crash. The events leading up to the accident as well the cause of the crash are still under investigation, police reported Wednesday afternoon. The Hunterdon County Prosecutor's Office crash investigation team responded to the scene and is conducting the investigation. The Annandale Hose Company, Clinton Fire Department, Clinton Rescue Squad and paramedics from the Hunterdon Medical Center assisted at the scene. Source: www.nj.com
