Wakefield woman dies from crash injuries

Published 12:56 pm Saturday, February 24, 2018

FRANKLIN
A Wakefield woman died on Friday from injuries caused by a two-vehicle accident at the intersection of Camp Parkway and Delaware Road. Southampton County Sheriff’s Office spokesman Maj. Gene Drewery reported that the department got the call at approximately 5:42 o’clock. Also responding were the Franklin Fire and Rescue, Hunterdale Volunteer Fire Department and Southampton Towing.

He reported that the crash involved two vehicles, a Chevrolet pickup headed eastbound driven by Justin Croak, 43, of Capron, and an Acura sedan driven by Emma Newsom, 31, Wakefield, who was headed southbound. The investigation indicated that Newsom did not yield the right of way to Croak. Both were transported to Southampton Memorial Hospital.

Newsom, who was unrestrained, died at the hospital. Croaks was restrained and his injuries are unknown at this time.

No charges are pending.