Two Killed in Crash Involving Snow and Ice in Camden County

Authorities say the car ran off the highway, hit snow and ice, became airborne, and struck multiple objects.

Feb. 4, 2026 at 3:23pm

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A 25-year-old man and an 18-year-old woman were killed in a single-car crash on Interstate 76 in Gloucester City, New Jersey on Tuesday night. The car they were traveling in ran off the roadway, hit snow and ice, became airborne, and struck a light pole and a wall.

Why it matters

This tragic incident highlights the dangers of driving in inclement weather conditions, especially on highways. It serves as a reminder for drivers to exercise extra caution when roads are slippery due to snow and ice.

The details

According to State Police, the crash occurred around 11:22 p.m. on I-76 North, about a mile away from the Walt Whitman Bridge. The Infiniti car, driven by 25-year-old Angel Roque of Camden, ran off the roadway to the right and hit snow and ice. The car then became airborne, traveled over the guardrail, and struck a light pole and a wall. Roque and his passenger, 18-year-old Lizvette Alvarado of Paulsboro, both suffered fatal injuries in the crash sequence and were thrown from the vehicle.

  • The crash occurred at 11:22 p.m. on Tuesday, February 4, 2026.

The players

Angel Roque

A 25-year-old man from Camden who was the driver of the Infiniti car involved in the fatal crash.

Lizvette Alvarado

An 18-year-old woman from Paulsboro who was a passenger in the Infiniti car involved in the fatal crash.

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What’s next

The crash remains under investigation by the State Police.

The takeaway

This tragic incident serves as a sobering reminder of the importance of driving cautiously in inclement weather conditions, especially on highways. It highlights the need for drivers to be extra vigilant and adjust their speeds accordingly to avoid similar devastating outcomes.