The driver of the Pathfinder was transported by South Brunswick EMS to Penn Medicine Princeton Medical Center with non-life threatening injuries.
Monmouth Junction Fire Department responded and extinguished the fire. Delays were experienced both southbound and northbound as firefighters worked to put out the fire.
An investigation by South Brunswick Police Traffic Safety Officer William Beard determined the driver of the Fusion allegedly failed to make sure the northbound lanes were clear when he started his turn, according to the statement. He was issued two summonses for failure to yield right of way and obstruction of traffic.
Deans Garage towed the two vehicles from the highway, and the New Jersey Department of Transportation responded to the scene to assist with the damaged roadway. The highway was impacted from the crash until 9:15 a.m.