Disclaimer

CrimeRadar content is provided for situational awareness purposes only and does not constitute an official report, record, verified account, or legal determination.
Audio is sourced from publicly accessible public-safety dispatch communications. Transcripts, headlines, and summaries are generated by automated systems based on this audio. Users should rely on official sources for verified information.
By clicking continue, I agree I have read and understand the above and agree to these terms and conditions.

Driver flees traffic incident on I-280 westbound exit 13, Essex County NJ

Please note:
This is not an official report. The headline and summary are generated by automated AI systems from public-safety dispatch audio. Always verify with official sources.

Traffic

Reported: 12/18/2025 01:50 PM

I-280, New Jersey

According to the dispatch call, a traffic incident occurred on I-280 westbound near exit 13. One driver fled the scene and is being searched for along Skyline Drive. No injuries were reported. A caller who is six months pregnant declined ambulance transport.

Audio|Heard on: New Jersey State Police Troop B

Listen to dispatch call

01:44

Transcript:

00:00

Signal 12, I-280 westbound, exit 13.

00:06

513.

00:10

513.

00:12

He says an update, I just spoke to local Bd.

00:14

Apparently,

00:16

one of the drivers just fled from the scene.

00:18

I'll be on Skyline Drive looking for him.

00:20

I'll get an update on a description, I'll be over there.

00:26

If you're able to want to get the vision, I can start with any further, if you want to see an end or anything, or if you want to wait.

00:37

Apparently that's all I got.

00:44

It would be equal.

00:51

Change 53.

00:58

4-59-9-1-9-1-9-7-9-9-1-9-7.

01:06

You're sorry, you guys again from my location.

01:09

I'm going to have the passenger complete of all that domain.

01:20

All right, Rishit.

01:22

I'll get out.

01:24

Vehicles, no injuries.

01:31

Caller is six months pregnant, not requesting an ambulance currently.

01:39

They have the other hit and run.

01:43

Breathing.

Disclaimer:
This transcript is automatically generated by AI from live dispatch audio. Dispatch communications may include background noise, overlapping speakers, or rapidly evolving situations, and automated transcription may not capture all details or context.

Location mentioned:

I-280, New Jersey

This shows a Google Street View of the area near the location, which might not be the exact address.

Correct

Incorrect

Note:
Auto-generated from live dispatch audio, which may contain errors. Dispatch calls are not confirmed incidents. Always verify with official sources.

Share This Information

Recent Traffic Incidents in Essex County, NJ

Explore the dispatch alert map for more.