Woman Dies After Car Hits Tree In South Jersey: Authorities

LAWNSIDE, NJ — A woman was killed after the SUV she was in hit a tree along the New Jersey Turnpike on Tuesday, New Jersey State Police said.

At around 2:33 a.m., troopers responded to the southbound area near mile marker 28.6 for a vehicle crash.

Based on early evidence, a Volkswagen SUV went off the right side of the road and hit a tree.

The front-seat passenger, a 26-year-old woman, was left with serious injuries.

The driver and rear-seat passenger both sustained minor injuries.

All three were taken to the hospital for treatment.

The 26-year-old woman died from her injuries at 4:35 a.m., according to authorities.

Her identity is not being released at this time as the case is still under review.

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