The New Jersey State Police are seeking the public’s assistance with identifying a tractor-trailer that was involved in a crash that killed John Farino, 60, of Cinnaminson, N.J. earlier today.
At 5:12 a.m., troopers from Bordentown Station responded to Interstate 295 northbound at milepost 45.9 in Westampton Township, Burlington County for the report of a crash involving a Dodge Caravan and a tractor-trailer. When troopers arrived, they discovered John Farino and his car, but the tractor-trailer departed the scene.
Based on the preliminary investigation, John Farino was driving northbound on Interstate 295 when his car was struck in the rear by the tractor-trailer.
As a result of the impact, the Dodge ran off of the road, struck a tree, and overturned. John Farino sustained fatal injuries as result of the crash and was pronounced deceased at the scene.
The tractor-trailer is believed to be an older model Peterbilt, which has an elongated front with significant front-end damage.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Bordentown Station at 609-298-1171. Anonymous tips are welcome.
