MERCER COUNTY, N.J. - One car burst into flames in a two-vehicle crash that claimed the life of one person, and left six others injured Tuesday morning.Police say a 2011 Honda Accord was trying to cross all lanes of U.S.
Route 1 in West Windsor when it collided with a 2023 Kia Sorrento around 4 a.m.The Honda hit a traffic light, street sign and several trees before catching fire in a nearby AT&T parking lot with five people inside.Two people were trapped inside the burning car as crews worked to extinguish the raging fire, eventually freeing all the occupants.MORE HEADLINES:Three of the passengers, as well as the driver, sustained non-life-threatening injuries.
However, officials say the front seat passenger succumbed to their injuries at the hospital.Two more people were riding in the Kia when it came to a stop in the middle of Penns Neck Circle.
They were also treated for non-life-threatening injuries.Officials have to release any identities or ages for the victims.Washington Road between Route 1 North and Fairview Avenue was closed for about five hours, but has since re-opened..