A tragic incident early Sunday morning claimed the life of a teenage driver in Morris County, New Jersey.
19-year-old Cameron Ray from Flanders was driving along Interstate 80 when his vehicle collided with a parked box truck. The accident, occurring at approximately 5:40 a.m., happened near milepost 38.2 in Denville, according to statements from the New Jersey State Police.
This early morning crash, which left Ray dead at the scene, underscores the dangers of highways in low-visibility hours and adds to a rising number of young fatalities on American roadways.
Ray was reportedly driving alone at the time of the crash. For reasons still under investigation, his vehicle veered onto the highway shoulder, slamming into a box truck that was parked on the roadside. The truck’s driver, Anthony Cotter, sustained only minor injuries, authorities reported, but the impact was fatal for Ray, who was pronounced dead upon police arrival.
Investigators are working to determine the factors contributing to this collision. While there are no indications yet of what may have caused Ray to leave his lane, incidents like this can often involve factors ranging from momentary driver inattention and drowsiness to vehicle malfunction.
