Jordan Weller, 26, of Millville dies after rear-ending tractor-trailer in Pittsgrove

Jordan Weller, 26, of Millville died after her SUV lost control and struck the rear of a tractor-trailer Friday evening on Landis Avenue (Route 56) in Pittsgrove, New Jersey State Police said. Weller was taken to an area hospital and was pronounced dead the following day.

State Police reported the crash occurred in the westbound lanes around 6:15–6:19 p.m. near milepost 7.2 on Route 56 in Salem County. Investigators say Weller was driving behind a tractor-trailer when her SUV left its lane and collided with the truck’s rear. The crash remains under active investigation by New Jersey State Police, and officials have not released information about citations, impairment testing, or mechanical failures.

Law enforcement identified the truck as a Freightliner and the SUV as a Mazda in initial statements from a State Police supervisor. No hospital name or additional information about other occupants or the truck driver’s condition has been released. Local authorities have not provided a cause beyond reporting that Weller “lost control” of the vehicle.

The collision underscores safety concerns for residents who rely on Route 56 as a connector between Millville and surrounding South Jersey communities. Landis Avenue carries a mix of commuter traffic, school runs, and heavy truck movements; a fatal crash on a stretch near milepost 7.2 can affect emergency response protocols and revive local calls for enforcement, speed mitigation, and road engineering reviews. Salem County residents and commuters may see renewed scrutiny of the corridor by municipal officials and the State Police as investigators complete the crash report.

State Police are the primary point of contact for confirmation of technical details and for release of the official crash report. Family notification and medical examiner findings have not been disclosed publicly; in keeping with privacy and bereavement protocol, officials typically release further information only after notifications are complete and records are filed.

For Millville and Pittsgrove neighbors, the immediate impact is both practical and personal: a busy roadway has been the scene of a fatal collision, and a young life has been lost. Expect follow-up from State Police as the investigation progresses and any traffic-safety measures that local leaders or transportation planners may propose in response. Local readers should monitor official State Police releases and municipal channels for updates on the investigation and any temporary traffic advisories affecting Route 56.