Cranbury Township Man, 27, Dies At I-195 Accident Scene After Being Ejected
Driver apparently lost control traveling eastbound, ended up in westbound lanes, police said.
A 27-year-old Cranbury Township man died from injuries he suffered after being ejected from his motor vehicle in a 10:48 a.m. accident on I-195 at the Jackson/Howell Township border today.
Carl Henninger was traveling eastbound in a Chevy Lumina when he apparently lost control, ran off the left side of the center median and struck another vehicle on the westbound side, State Police Spokesman Sgt. Adam Grossman said.
Henninger was pronounced deceased at the scene, said Grossman.
The driver of the vehicle struck by Henninger, Jennifer, Balka, 22, of Wall Township, was transported to Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Neptune, with minor injuries, police said. No further information was available as to Balka's condition.
Balka was driving a Buick Century.
The accident occurred at milemaker 23.8.
All lanes on I-195 westbound east of exit 22 - CR 638 in Jackson Township near the exit for Route 9 in Howell Township were closed for approximately four hours during the accident investigation.
The incident wreaked havoc with traffic on Route 9 in Howell Township as well, eyewitnesses report.
Investigating are the Hamilton station NJ state trooper fatal accident team, along with the Ocean County Prosecutor's Office.
Cynthia Ortega
6:46 pm on Saturday, January 12, 2013
Carl!! I still cannot believe your gone! I thought you and my cousin were going to get married! I find myself questioning this. This can't be real. Carl, we'll miss you beyond words could ever explain. And the pain you left us all in. We'll see you one day. Save all of us a seat in heaven. Make sure you save a special seat for my cousin. We love you Carl Henninger! Rest in peace :(
Thomas
7:38 pm on Saturday, January 12, 2013
how sad
JD
7:45 pm on Saturday, January 12, 2013
Was he wearing seatbelts? Did airbags deploy?
Jerry Belle
9:20 pm on Saturday, January 12, 2013
Do you have any compassion? Are you writing a book?
Dan
9:59 pm on Saturday, January 12, 2013
.. Seatbelt could not have been worn if ejection occured.. I agree now is not the time to ask this.. I just wish everyone would always wear it.. Doesnt mean it will always save you but it does help a lot..
JD
10:50 pm on Saturday, January 12, 2013
Its newsworthy to know if he was violating the law.
I don't have compassion to those who violate the law knowingly by not wearing seatbelts and get killed in accidents.
I've read about it soooo many times... when will people learn.
The girl had minor injuries for what appears to be a headon collision. Betcha she was wearing a seatbelt.
JD
10:51 pm on Saturday, January 12, 2013
btw.. someone commented on another patch site and said they witnessed the entire thing.
He commented he was speeding and lost control.
So it is possible he broke 2 laws... no seatbelt and speeding.
Donald Fagen
4:09 am on Sunday, January 13, 2013
Nice try, Allstate man.
Catherine
7:51 pm on Saturday, January 12, 2013
I love you so much Carl! Ana is my sister and I always saw you as my brother in law. I am truly heart broken. You will be missed everyday. Ana loved you more then anything and she was your world. You were an amazing man. <3
WMS826
10:40 pm on Saturday, January 12, 2013
This is a news forum and not one for a memorial home. People have the right to ask questions and comment.
Judy Bendar
10:52 pm on Saturday, January 12, 2013
WMS826: Anyone is welcome to leave their thoughts or comments, as long as they are not offensive or profane and do not violate Patch's terms of service.
Penny
11:00 pm on Saturday, January 12, 2013
I was going down i-95 this morning an saw the accident right after it happen and saw the poor young man in the road it broke my heart and i prayed for him and all of his love ones. I I'm so sorry . God bless everyone ..
Raymond D.
4:32 pm on Monday, January 14, 2013
Thank you for your prayers, Penny. He was a friend of mine.
jennifer
11:25 pm on Saturday, January 12, 2013
yes this is a news forum ,so unless you have the facts you should not judge. you don't know what happened. god bless the families involved
JD
11:54 pm on Saturday, January 12, 2013
Someone commented that they witnessed it.
He said he was speeding and lost control... that is a violation of law!!
I would like to know if seatbelts were worn... I agree with what someone said above, if he ejected he probably was not wearing seatbelts.
It appears to be a headon collision and the girl in the other car had minor injuries.. betcha she was wearing a seatbelt.
And yes, we can all judge or have opinions of those who break the law.. not just 1 law but 2 laws... speeding and seatbelt.
Leslie Bianczik
9:08 am on Sunday, January 13, 2013
JD, that commenter also said the car was a Kia. Don't believe everything you read on the internet.
FU..JD
8:14 am on Sunday, January 13, 2013
JD don't point the finger and act like u don't do anything wrong, I don't know you although I'm sure u do something wrong in your life. "Don't throw stones if u live in a glass house."
s
8:50 am on Sunday, January 13, 2013
God Bless this young man and his family/friends. Regardless of the facts here, this road is one of the worst for people speeding. I don't understand what the hurry is.
Ronald A batchelor
9:49 am on Sunday, January 13, 2013
I also drove past the scene, saw the man on ground.There were police and state tow trucks there.Why didn't someone have enough kindness to cover that poor man ?. My wife and pulled over feeling sick .Said a prayer for him and his loved ones.
aa
10:34 am on Sunday, January 13, 2013
JD=troll
RTH
10:39 am on Sunday, January 13, 2013
This is his brother and Carl was a great guy with a huge heart. I just want him to give all his loved ones the strength to move forward. Please rest in peace bro. I love you and thank you for all the great memories.
JD
12:43 pm on Sunday, January 13, 2013
Ralph,
The best thing you and others can do is go out and promote seatbelt safety and obeying the speed limits. Kudos if you do.
Just like MADD... Mothers Against Drunk Drivers promote awareness of consequences of driving while drunk or DUI.
Cathi
5:17 pm on Sunday, January 13, 2013
RTH, I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and your family and loved ones. So sad.
David Chennells
11:33 pm on Tuesday, January 15, 2013
Sorry for your loss
Kraig
10:59 am on Sunday, January 13, 2013
Carl was a coworker and friend. I am speechless. RIP
Eileen Monaghan
11:00 am on Sunday, January 13, 2013
My heart goes out to Carl's family and his girlfriend, Ana at this time ~ Carl was such a sweet person and he left an impression on all who's heart that he touched in this life.
RIP Carl ... God's newest angel <3
Monica Ladislaw
11:25 am on Sunday, January 13, 2013
My heart goes out to the Henninger family during their difficult loss. I do find it in poor taste to go on a rant about speeding or not using a seat belt at this time. Yes, we all know the rules of safety, but right now it's time to morn the loss of a young man's life, and pray for his family who are grieving.
ray
12:47 pm on Sunday, January 13, 2013
JD give it a rest some people really feel bad about what happened you sound a little heartless with that at the moment
ray
12:49 pm on Sunday, January 13, 2013
You might have been there the wrong time but they did have the body covered when I saw
Jody Belcher
12:52 pm on Sunday, January 13, 2013
May his family and fiance be comforted in this tragic time. Whatever the reason for this tragedy this young man was a human being and we all err at one time in our life. We are Human... The news is a young man is dead and a family is suffering. Judge not least ye be judged... God bless these families
Cristel
1:55 pm on Sunday, January 13, 2013
Carl we loved you so much!!! I hate that this happened to you. You will be missed so much! I remember the last time we spoke , you have me such soothing advice. You were always so good to my son LJ and we will both miss you so much!!!
jennifer
3:01 pm on Sunday, January 13, 2013
JD i do agree taking situation and making it a life lesson but that being said i really cant tolerate ignorance the fact you said you do not feel compassion for someone who breaks the law is beyond words for me your words do not effect carl that beautiful person is at peace your words are just hurtfull to his family and friends really its not carls charector in question its yours carl was really loved and will be missed. maria
Jose
3:32 pm on Sunday, January 13, 2013
God Bless the family! Only the good die young!
Gorno
4:47 pm on Sunday, January 13, 2013
My heart goes out to the Henninger family, especially my dear friend and brother Ralph, we are deeply saddened by this tragic news! As for JD you heartless comments only serve to bring a swift and desisive slap in you face by charma, cause you too will feel charmas wrath as it will be upon your heartless sole soon, this disrespect you have directed to those of us grieving will not come without a price! Gorno
Nancy O.
5:07 pm on Sunday, January 13, 2013
Carl... Words can't explain or express the way I feel right now... You were a great friend and great man... Especially to my cousin Ana... You made her so happy... You will be greatly missed but never forgotten... Camila will miss you terribly... We love you do much may you rest in peace in the heavens... We will see you again
Godmother Sue
5:20 pm on Sunday, January 13, 2013
Sending peaceful thoughts and condolences to the loved ones. May he Rest in Peace.
Margie
8:12 am on Monday, January 14, 2013
JD u are heartless. And so u kno this, a seatbelt can also take a life as quick as it can save one. Just like an airbag... airbag in my rsx has been disabled cuz I believe an airbag does more damage than good, especially on short ppl like myself. * my heart goes out to the family of Carl* every day that goes by from here is going to be hard. I pray u all keep a sound mind and console eachother's heart at this time oxoxox
DennyD
9:15 am on Monday, January 14, 2013
The number one cause of death in motor vehicle accidents is ejection from the vehicle. Seatbelts are a must. Your second sentence is 100% inaccurate.
Margie
11:17 am on Monday, January 14, 2013
There have been deaths due to seatbelts.. and accidents caused by seatbelts. Coming off 195 on the ramps as u try to look for oncomin traffic the seatbelt locks and can't manuver enough to see behind to the left. Mirrors don't see everything
Callie
1:36 pm on Thursday, January 17, 2013
I think it is safe to say that for every injury or death caused by a seatbelt or airbag, there are far more lives saved.
As for the on-ramps themselves, it comes down more to the lack of courtesy and common sense of those already driving on the highway and those entering/exiting the highway.
J
2:46 pm on Monday, January 14, 2013
Carl you were a great friend and i think i speak for all when i say you will be missed. As for you jD just shut up.
Daniel R Emigholz
9:07 pm on Tuesday, January 15, 2013
Im verry sorry for your loss I was on 195 and I seen him laying there I cant imagine how the family feels just lookin at the scene just keeps re playing in my head my heart goes out to the family when I got home I gave my girlfriend a big hug and kiss many of us dont know how lucky we really are to make it home every day for me it was a huge wake up call and im verry thankfull when I walk through the door rip carl
Irene Gallo
2:27 pm on Saturday, May 4, 2013
My husband and I purchased appliances from Carl a few months back. I found out today that he passed. He was a good kid, I don't think he had a mean bone in his body. My deepest condolences to all that loved him, I will always remember him fondly.
Irene