23-year-old Woman Killed in Vineland, NJ, Three-Vehicle Crash

Police investigating fatal accident on Delsea Drive Monday morning

Published on Feb. 17, 2026

A 23-year-old woman from Millville, New Jersey was killed in a three-vehicle accident on Delsea Drive in Vineland on Monday morning. The incident occurred around 9:15 AM when the woman's Honda Civic struck the front of a Ford Flex, causing her to lose control and hit an oncoming Peterbilt truck. The woman was extricated from her heavily damaged vehicle and taken to a trauma center where she later died from her injuries.

Why it matters

Fatal traffic accidents are a major public safety concern, especially in high-traffic areas like Delsea Drive in Vineland. This incident highlights the need for continued vigilance and safety improvements on New Jersey's roads to prevent such tragedies.

The details

According to police, the 23-year-old victim, Emmaliz Rosado, was driving northbound on Delsea Drive when her Honda Civic struck the front of a Ford Flex driven by 34-year-old Estephani Loder, also of Millville. The collision caused Rosado to lose control of her vehicle and cross into oncoming traffic, where she collided with a Peterbilt truck driven by 43-year-old Gilbert Laboy, Jr. of Vineland.

  • The accident occurred around 9:15 AM on Monday, February 16, 2026.
  • Delsea Drive was closed for several hours while the accident was investigated and cleared.

The players

Emmaliz Rosado

A 23-year-old woman from Millville, New Jersey who was killed in the three-vehicle crash.

Estephani Loder

A 34-year-old woman from Millville, New Jersey who was driving the Ford Flex that was struck by Rosado's Honda Civic.

Gilbert Laboy, Jr.

A 43-year-old man from Vineland, New Jersey who was driving the Peterbilt truck that was hit by Rosado's vehicle after she lost control.

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What’s next

The Vineland Police Department is continuing to investigate the accident and is asking for any witnesses or individuals with information to come forward.

The takeaway

This tragic accident on Delsea Drive in Vineland serves as a somber reminder of the importance of road safety and the need for all drivers to remain vigilant, especially in high-traffic areas. The community extends its condolences to the family and loved ones of the young woman who lost her life.