Long Island man killed in multi-vehicle crash on New Jersey Turnpike

RIDGEFIELD, New Jersey (WABC) -- A man from Long Island was killed in a four-car crash on the New Jersey Turnpike.

The crash happened just after 2 p.m. Saturday in the southbound lanes of the western spur in Ridgefield.

New Jersey State Police say a Honda CRV, a Nissan Altima, a Toyota Highlander, and a box truck all were involved in a collision.

The box truck struck the rear of the Nissan, and a passenger inside the car, a 55-year-old man from Brentwood, was killed.

The victim's identity has not been released. There were no other injuries.

Police are investigating the cause of the crash.

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