One dead in fiery Upper Freehold crash

Ken Serrano, Asbury Park Press
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UPPER FREEHOLD−A driver was killed following a one-vehicle crash on Jonathan Holmes Road in the township Wednesday morning, state police said.

New Jersey State Police Sgt. 1st Class Lawrence Peele said the preliminary investigation shows that a Mercedes Benz went off the roadway about 10:40 a.m., hit a tree and and burst into flames. The driver died at the scene, he said.

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Peele offered no further details.

The investigation into the cause of the crash is continuing.

Ken Serrano covers breaking news, crime and investigations. Reach him at 732-643-4029 or at kserrano@gannettnj.com.

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