By: Tracie Carter
Authorities in Franklin Township (Somerset County) are investigating a fatal crash that occurred early Saturday morning, leaving one person dead.
According to police, the incident happened around 3:10 a.m. near Jacques Lane and Middlebush Road. Emergency responders arrived at the scene following reports of a serious crash with injuries.
Upon arrival, officers closed Middlebush Road between Cortelyous Lane and Blackwells Mills Road after locating a heavily damaged vehicle with at least one person trapped inside.
Firefighters worked to extricate the victim, but despite life-saving efforts, the individual was pronounced dead at the scene.
The cause of the crash remains under investigation, and authorities have not released further details on what may have led to the fatal wreck.
No other serious injuries were reported.
Police are urging anyone with information about the crash to come forward as they work to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident.