N.J. driver dies after crossing traffic and hitting tree, cops say

A Mercer County man died in a crash Thursday on Crosswicks Hamilton Square Road after crossing traffic and a grassy field before hitting a tree, Hamilton police said Friday.

At about 4 p.m. Thursday, Hamilton police responded to a crash on Crosswicks Hamilton Square Road that killed Shane T. McKenna, of Hamilton. McKenna was declared dead at the scene. No age was given for McKenna by police.

A preliminary investigation indicated that McKenna was driving northbound on Crosswicks Hamilton Square Road when he collided with a guardrail, crossed over southbound traffic, left the road and crossed a grass field before hitting a tree, officials said Friday.

McKenna was the only occupant of the vehicle and Hamilton police are continuing to investigate the incident.

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