The driver of the SUV, a 37-year-old Princeton woman, was taken to a hospital and declared dead, while state police are still examining how the crash happened.
BEDMINSTER, NJ - November 3, 2026
A 37-year-old woman from Princeton died early Monday, November 2, after a multi-vehicle crash on Interstate 78 in Somerset County, according to initial reports from the New Jersey State Police. Two other people were hurt, one with minor injuries and one with moderate injuries.
Key Facts
- Date: Early Monday, November 2, 2026
- Location: Interstate 78 near milepost 27.8, Bedminster, Somerset County, NJ
- Type of crash: Multi-vehicle crash involving two separate collisions
- Vehicles involved: Kia SUV, Volkswagen passenger vehicle, Volkswagen SUV
- Injuries / fatalities: One death, two injuries (one minor, one moderate)
- Responding agencies: New Jersey State Police
- Reported by: MetroLaw.com
Crash Overview
Early Monday, a Kia SUV driven by a 37-year-old woman was traveling eastbound on I-78 near milepost 27.8 in Bedminster. According to initial New Jersey State Police reports, the SUV first collided with a Volkswagen passenger vehicle and came to rest in a travel lane.
Police reported that a Volkswagen SUV, also heading east, then struck the Kia. The impact pushed the Kia to the left, off the highway, and the vehicle overturned. Emergency units were sent to the highway at about 1:04 a.m.
The Kia's driver was transported to a hospital, where she was declared dead. Medical care was also needed for the Kia's front-seat passenger, who sustained minor injuries, and for the Volkswagen SUV's driver, who sustained moderate injuries.
State police are still examining how the crash happened, and few other details have been reported.
People Involved
- Kia SUV driver: A 37-year-old Princeton woman who died after being taken to a hospital.
- Kia front-seat passenger: Reported to have sustained minor injuries.
- Volkswagen SUV driver: Reported to have sustained moderate injuries.