Maria and Isabela die in fatal Cranford car crash
Fatal Cranford car crash death of Maria and Isabela
The quiet town of Cranford, New Jersey, is in shock following a hit-and-run incident that claimed the lives of two teenage girls. Some residents are left wondering if the accident might not have been accidental.
Local authorities responded quickly to reports of a collision on Burnside Avenue later on Monday afternoon. Initial reports indicated that the two teenagers were operating an electric bicycle when they were hit by an unknown vehicle.
According to investigators, the driver of a dark-colored sport utility vehicle caused the fatal collision, dragging one bicycle underneath their car before speeding away from the scene. The suspect’s vehicle later malfunctioned nearby, allowing police to apprehend the individual responsible.
Union County officials have released details of the case, asking the public for any surveillance or dashboard camera footage showing a 2021 black Jeep Compass SUV with darkened windows in the vicinity of Hillcrest Avenue, Burnside Avenue, and Lincoln Avenue around the time of the incident.
Friends and community members have come forward to identify the victims. The girls, both aged 17, are Maria and Isabela. They were reportedly students at Cranford High School, sharing a connection through their education and community ties.
