By Wendy Greenberg

A fiery crash at Route 1 and Ridge Road in South Brunswick Township that claimed three lives on Friday morning, April 12, is still under investigation, said a South Brunswick police spokesperson on Tuesday.

The accident involved a tractor trailer, a van, and two vehicles, announced the South Brunswick police on Saturday. The deceased were connected with Community Options, which is based in Princeton.

Robert Stack, founder, president and chief executive officer of Community Options, provided a video statement after the accident in which he said, “Today, Community Options lost three souls to a tragic accident, on Route 1 and Ridge Road. Our heart goes out to the two people with severe disabilities who we’ve supported, and the staff person. Our prayers are with their families and all of their loved ones and we are crestfallen and deeply saddened by this horrific event.”

The organization provides “housing and employment opportunities for people with disabilities,” according to its website.

South Brunswick Police Chief Raymond Hayducka said, “This is a tragic day, as three young adults have lost their lives in this horrific crash. To the parents, family, and friends, our hearts go out to you. Please keep everyone involved in your thoughts and prayers tonight.”

According to the police department press release, the preliminary investigation shows that the crash involved a tractor-trailer that struck a Sprinter van at Ridge Road and Route 1. The Sprinter van then collided with two other vehicles. The Sprinter van and the tractor-trailer traveled another approximately 100 yards north of the intersection and caught fire.

The three who died were pronounced dead at the scene, and their identities have not been released. Route 1 remained closed and did not open until later that night.

Anyone with information is asked to call Officer Bryan Sites of the South Brunswick Police Department at (732) 329-4646 or Sergeant Jonathan Berman of the Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office at (732) 745-4328.