Daniel Sandchez Valencia, 26, of Wharton Dies Following Early-Morning Route 80 Crash in Parsippany-Troy Hills
Daniel Sandchez Valencia, 26, of Wharton, died following a crash on Route 80 in Parsippany-Troy Hills early Friday, October 30, 2026.
New Jersey State Police said Valencia was driving a Toyota SUV west shortly before 5:30 a.m. when the vehicle left the road, traveled down a grassy median, and struck a tree.
After Valencia exited, the SUV rolled backward, struck Valencia, and then hit a second tree, causing fatal injuries.
Troopers responded shortly after 5:30 a.m., and officials continue to investigate the circumstances, with no further details released as of the report published at 3:45 p.m. on October 30.
Valencia’s death brings sorrow to the Wharton community and all who knew and cared for them.
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