Jared Hirschowitz Killed In Scotch Plains Storm
Key Points:
- Jared C. Hirschowitz, 41, died after a large tree limb fell onto his vehicle on Raritan Road near Quimby Lane around 8:08 p.m. during a storm, according to Scotch Plains Police Chief David Lavery.
- Hirschowitz was driving eastbound in a silver 2023 Kia wagon when high winds caused the limb to snap and strike the hood and windshield, causing the vehicle to veer off the road and crash.
- A 40-year-old female passenger sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was treated at the scene before being transported to Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital.
- The incident is under investigation by the Scotch Plains Police Department, Union County Crash Team, and Union County Medical Examiner's Office.
- Authorities have requested anyone with information to contact the Scotch Plains Police Department at 908-322-7100.