Jose Diaz Killed In Semi-Truck Crash on New Jersey Turnpike

Quick Facts:

Where: The southbound outer road of the New Jersey Turnpike in Linden, NJ

What Happened: One person was killed in a collision between two semi-trucks

Participants:

• Jose Diaz, Semi-Truck Driver
• Second Semi-Truck Driver and Passenger

Reported Injuries/Fatalities:

• Jose Diaz, Fatality

Details:

Jose Diaz was killed after his semi-truck collided with another semi parked on the shoulder of the southbound outer road of the New Jersey Turnpike in Linden, NJ. New Jersey State Police say the crash took place around 12:11 a.m. on Tuesday, March 11, 2025.

The second semi was reportedly parked on the right-hand shoulder of the road when Diaz’s semi-truck crashed into the vehicle. One person in the second semi received minor injuries. Authorities are currently investigating the cause of the accident.