Dennis Township, NJ (October 17, 2024) – A tragic accident occurred Tuesday afternoon, October 15, on Route 47, resulting in the death of a Pennsylvania man. At approximately 12:28 p.m., Thomas Grau, 55, of Falls, was driving a Toyota Prius northbound near Tyler Road when his vehicle crossed the center line and collided head-on with a Nissan Pathfinder driven by Richard Schaaf, 74, of Ardmore, Pennsylvania.
State Police reported that Grau sustained fatal injuries from the collision. Schaaf was seriously injured and required extraction from his vehicle by emergency responders. He was subsequently flown to a local hospital for treatment of his injuries.
The accident closed Route 47 between Tyler and Peterson Roads for approximately three hours as emergency personnel worked to clear the scene and investigate the circumstances surrounding the crash. Authorities are still investigating the cause of the accident.
Our hearts go out to the family and friends of Thomas Grau during this difficult time.
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