Woodbridge Man Killed In Turnpike Crash

Larry Larobis, 69, was struck by a car while standing next to his disabled vehicle on the New Jersey Turnpike.

Jan. 30, 2026 at 11:31am

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A 69-year-old man from the Port Reading section of Woodbridge, New Jersey was killed early Thursday morning on the New Jersey Turnpike after being struck by a vehicle while standing next to his disabled Mazda SUV.

Why it matters

Incidents like this on major highways underscore the importance of safely pulling over and exiting a vehicle if it becomes disabled, as well as the risks drivers face when navigating around obstacles on the roadway.

The details

According to New Jersey State Police, Larry Larobis was standing in the right lane alongside his disabled Mazda SUV, which was partially in the right lane and right shoulder of the Turnpike, when a northbound Chevrolet SUV struck the left rear of the Mazda as well as Larobis.

  • The incident occurred at 5:20 a.m. on Thursday, January 30, 2026.

The players

Larry Larobis

A 69-year-old man from the Port Reading section of Woodbridge, New Jersey.

New Jersey State Police

The law enforcement agency that responded to and investigated the fatal crash.

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The takeaway

This tragic incident highlights the need for drivers to exercise extreme caution when navigating around disabled vehicles on the highway, and for all motorists to prioritize safety when their own vehicle becomes disabled.