Crime & Safety

Head-On Crash Injures 3 on Berkshire Valley Road, Police Say

Accident happened just after 8 a.m. on Thursday.

A serious accident occurred on Berkshire Valley Road between Minnisink Road and Route 15 on Thursday morning just after 8 a.m., Jefferson Township police said.

The accident happened when a vehicle operated by Andrea Fornelos, 21, of East Hanover allegedly crossed over a double yellow line, hitting a car operated by Erika Bath, 16, of Newton. Bath was driving with a learner's permit with her father, passenger Richard Gannon, 53, of Wantage.

Fornelos had what appeared to be a serious but not life-threatening head injury and was transported to Morristown Memorial Hospital.

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Both Bath and Gannon were transported to St. Clare’s in Dover for moderate injuries. 

The Jefferson Township Rescue Squad and MICU responded to the scene.

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