Crime & Safety
10 Injured After Van Veers Off Route 287 In Morris County
A van crashed on Interstate 287 near Riverdale, injuring ten people, two of whom were seriously injured, state police said.
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ — A van carrying ten people went off Route 287 near Riverdale and descended an embankment early Tuesday morning, according to New Jersey State Police.
Sgt. Charles Marchan confirmed that two people, a 20-year-old from New Square, NY, and the front passenger, a 15-year-old from Monsey, NY, were seriously injured in the crash.
The driver has since been identified as Aron Dirnfeld.
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According to the investigation, a northbound Ford Transit van was taking the Exit 53 ramp when it went off the road and struck a curb shortly before 3 a.m., Marchan said on Tuesday.
The van then flew through the air after crossing a grass median. It went over the entrance ramp and guardrail before hitting several trees on its way down the embankment, according to Marchan.
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"The eight other occupants sustained minor injuries. The crash remains under investigation, and there is no additional information available," state police said.
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