Andover Police

December 28 The Andover Police Dept. is investigating a two-car accident, which claimed the life of an 18-year-old Andover resident. The accident took place at 11:52 p.m. when a 1996 Jeep Cherokee being operated by a 17-year-old female resident of Newton, traveling north on County Rte. 517, crossed over into the southbound lane for an unknown reason, striking a 2002 Toyota Celica head on. The driver of the Celica was pronounced dead at the scene by paramedics from St. Claire’s Hospital. In addition to the Andover Police Dept., the accident is under investigation by the Sussex County prosecutor’s office. The Sussex County Crash Accident Reconstruction team responded to the scene. Three passengers in the Jeep Cherokee were also transported to Newton Hospital with minor injuries. The 17-year-old driver of the Jeep was flown to Morristown Hospital.