Sparta Driver and Pedestrian Injured in Crash in Lafayette

LAFAYETTE, NJ – A Sparta High School student was seriously injured and a pedestrian sustained “moderate” injuries in a crash on Route 15 in Lafayette on July 3 at approximately 11:55 p.m., according to New Jersey State Police Sgt. Charles Marchan.

The pedestrian, Lafayette resident Stephanie Moore, 43 was taken to the hospital.  The driver, whose name has not been released, was airlifted to the hospital with serious injuries, according to Marchan.

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The Sparta man was driving a BMW going south on Route 15.  He veered off the right side of the road, hitting Moore, a sign and a tree, Marchan said.

According to a letter sent on Monday by Sparta School superintendent Matthew Beck to Sparta High School students, the “student is in the hospital in serious but stable condition.” Beck offered counseling to any student that wanted to go to the school that day or by contacting the school's counselors.  He also said they had “been in contact with the family” who thanked “everyone for all thoughts and prayers.”

The Sparta man was driving a BMW going south on Route 15.  He veered off the right side of the road, hitting Moore, a sign and a tree, Marchan said.

No additional information is available as of Tuesday morning.  The crash is still being investigated according to Marchan.

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