A Tesla veered off the southbound Garden State Parkway shortly after 8 p.m. on Tuesday and slammed into a tree near milepost 167.2 in Washington Township, Bergen County, leaving the tree resting on top of the vehicle's roof. Two people were inside at the time of the crash. One occupant managed to climb out of the wreckage without help, but the driver remained trapped inside the damaged car until emergency crews could free them.
Driver Freed After Becoming Pinned Inside Wreckage
According to RLS Media, emergency personnel responded to the scene to extricate the trapped driver after the Tesla reportedly veered off the highway and struck the tree. The extent of the occupants' injuries was not immediately available, and the outlet's report did not specify how long the extrication effort took or which agencies responded.
Authorities had not released additional details about what caused the Tesla to leave the roadway, and the circumstances surrounding the crash remained under investigation, per the same report. No official crash report or public statement from investigators had been issued at the time of the account.
Another Recent Parkway Crash In the Same Township
Tuesday's wreck is not the only recent incident to send a vehicle off the roadway in Washington Township. Earlier this year, a preliminary investigation found that a different driver lost directional control on the Garden State Parkway, left the highway, traveled across nearby grass, and struck multiple trees, according to News 12. That driver sustained serious injuries and was transported to a local hospital.
In a separate case, News 12 also reported that an SUV crashed into the woods off the Garden State Parkway in Washington Township, trapping its driver inside the vehicle. Firefighters in that incident helped rescue the driver before the person was taken to a hospital, the station noted.
For Tuesday's crash, the full circumstances remain unresolved. No cause has been confirmed, and the condition of either occupant has not been made public.
