Trenton Truck Driver Killed In I-295 Crash Into Bridge Support In Mount Laurel

The fatal accident is under investigation by New Jersey State Police.

Apr. 18, 2026 at 2:04pm

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An extreme close-up of a twisted, damaged metal object from the crash site, reflecting the harsh lighting and gritty, investigative aesthetic of the photograph.The aftermath of a deadly commercial truck crash on a major highway exposes the fragility of infrastructure and the need for heightened safety protocols.Trenton Today

A 39-year-old truck driver from Trenton, New Jersey was killed on Friday afternoon when his tractor-trailer crashed into a bridge support on I-295 in Mount Laurel, Burlington County. The cause of the single-vehicle accident is still under investigation by state police.

Why it matters

Deadly crashes involving commercial trucks on major highways are a serious public safety concern, often resulting in devastating loss of life. This incident will likely prompt further scrutiny of truck driver safety protocols and infrastructure maintenance on the busy I-295 corridor.

The details

According to New Jersey State Police, Dorian Flemmins was driving a Volvo tractor-trailer southbound on I-295 when he lost control of the vehicle, ran off the roadway to the left, struck the east guardrail, and then collided with the center concrete bridge support for County Road 603. Flemmins died as a result of the crash, though allegations that someone cut him off could not immediately be confirmed. The investigation into the cause of the accident remains ongoing.

  • The crash occurred at 12:37 p.m. on Friday, April 18, 2026.

The players

Dorian Flemmins

A 39-year-old truck driver from Trenton, New Jersey who was killed in the single-vehicle crash on I-295.

New Jersey State Police

The law enforcement agency investigating the fatal accident on I-295 in Mount Laurel.

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What’s next

The investigation into the cause of the crash remains ongoing by New Jersey State Police.

The takeaway

This tragic incident highlights the critical importance of commercial truck safety and infrastructure maintenance on major highways to prevent future loss of life.