A fatal collision unfolded early Monday morning on the New Jersey Turnpike, leaving a Keyport man dead. Albert R. Masonius, 46, was struck and killed by an SUV shortly after exiting his vehicle while attempting to repair damage from a previous car crash.
Eyewitnesses reported that Masonius' Nissan had collided with a Toyota minivan following a multi-vehicle wreck on the Turnpike's inner roadway. The initial collision involved several vehicles, including a Mazda SUV, a Honda SUV, and another Kia SUV. According to authorities, Masonius' vehicle was left disabled in the center lane by the chain reaction of events.
However, it appears that Masonius himself may have become a second casualty when he attempted to exit his damaged car. The Kia SUV is believed to have struck Masonius' Nissan, leading to his fatal encounter with another SUV on foot. Two motorists in the Honda SUV were injured during the accident.
Despite the severity of the incident, authorities have yet to identify or question the driver of the SUV that claimed Masonius' life.
Eyewitnesses reported that Masonius' Nissan had collided with a Toyota minivan following a multi-vehicle wreck on the Turnpike's inner roadway. The initial collision involved several vehicles, including a Mazda SUV, a Honda SUV, and another Kia SUV. According to authorities, Masonius' vehicle was left disabled in the center lane by the chain reaction of events.
However, it appears that Masonius himself may have become a second casualty when he attempted to exit his damaged car. The Kia SUV is believed to have struck Masonius' Nissan, leading to his fatal encounter with another SUV on foot. Two motorists in the Honda SUV were injured during the accident.
Despite the severity of the incident, authorities have yet to identify or question the driver of the SUV that claimed Masonius' life.
... I mean, can you imagine being on the road and having to deal with all these car accidents? It's like, every time we think we're safe, something crazy happens 
. And it's even more heartbreaking when someone tries to help themselves after getting into an accident and ends up getting hurt or worse 
️. As for the Kia SUV driver... I hope they're okay and can handle the pressure of what happened 
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. We should be supporting each other, not putting ourselves in harm's way when we need help 
. Let's all try to stay calm and focused on the road from now on, okay? 
Sometimes it seems like fate is just a series of coincidences... 
It's a harsh reminder to be more mindful and aware when we're out on the road, and to always prioritize our safety over any need to fix our vehicle ASAP 
Oh man, this is so sad. What's crazy is that this guy just got out to fix his car after another accident and ended up being hit by an SUV... it's like, what was he even thinking getting back into traffic? 
I hope they catch the driver of that SUV soon, but I'm still shaking my head over this whole thing... 
. honestly can't believe someone's life got taken like that over a car crash. like what's the point of even trying to fix something if you're gonna get killed by it? 
. The authorities need to get their act together and make sure everyone involved is held accountable for their actions 
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