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Five Injured After Newark Crash Sends Sedan Into Home as Police Probe Possible Alcohol

Police are seeking public tips in an ongoing investigation into possible alcohol involvement.

Overview

  • The two-vehicle collision occurred around 10:35 p.m. Sunday at Cedar Boulevard and Lafayette Avenue, police said.
  • The impact pushed the sedan into a home on the 5000 block of Lafayette Avenue, injuring a person inside who was hospitalized.
  • Responders found four people in the vehicles and transported all of them, with the sedan’s driver suffering serious injuries.
  • The SUV’s driver and two passengers sustained minor injuries, according to authorities.
  • Newark police said alcohol is believed to have been a factor and asked witnesses to contact Traffic Sgt. Karl Fredstrom at [email protected] or 510-578-4974.