11 October 2011

Elderly Couple Killed During Limo Ride to Airport

Elderly Couple Killed During Limo Ride to Airport

Bordentown Police say an elderly couple killed in an early morning crash on Route 130 in New Jersey was on their way to the Philadelphia International Airport at the time of the accident.

Monroe and Mireille Danbury were traveling by Lincoln Town Car to the airport to catch an early flight for their yearly vacation to St. Maarten when they were killed, according to police.

Police tell USA LOCAL NEWS that a trailer delivering equipment to a construction site collided with the Town Car along 130 S in Bordentown just before 5 a.m. Tuesday.

The limo driver, 24-year-old Jesse Graves, and Monroe were both rushed to the hospital. The elder man died during emergency surgery.

His wife was pronounced dead on the scene.

Graves is suffering from a broken arm and hand, according to authorities.

The driver of the trailer, Gregg Matthews, 42, was not injured. He was questioned by police Tuesday morning, although no files have been charged.

Police continue to investigate the fatal accident.

 

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