GSP Accident Today: Multiple Injuries Reported in Garden State Parkway Crash in Lacey Township, NJ
A two-vehicle accident on the Garden State Parkway northbound in Lacey Township, New Jersey, left multiple people injured and caused a major roadway closure Friday evening, August 7, 2026. The crash occurred near the Celia Cruz Service Area, just south of the rest area on the northbound side of the Garden State Parkway.
According to reports from the scene, the two-vehicle collision resulted in multiple injuries. Emergency crews responded to the area as authorities worked to assist those involved and investigate the circumstances surrounding the crash.
The accident also brought northbound traffic to a standstill. Photos from the scene showed long lines of vehicles stopped near Lacey Road as motorists waited for the roadway to reopen.
The Garden State Parkway was closed in the affected area while emergency responders and authorities worked at the crash scene.
The identities and conditions of those injured were not immediately released in the available information. Authorities had also not provided additional details regarding what caused the collision.
Motorists traveling through Lacey Township were advised to expect significant delays and seek alternate routes while the crash response continued.
The investigation into the accident remains ongoing, and additional information may be released as authorities provide updates.
