Elmwood Park, NJ – Wrong-Way Crash on I-80 Leaves One Dead, Others Injured

Elmwood Park, NJ (October 5, 2025) – A tragic collision on Interstate 80 claimed the life of a Passaic County man early Sunday morning, October 5. New Jersey State Police report that 29-year-old Steven P. Barrera-Fiallos of Prospect Park was traveling eastbound in the westbound lanes near milepost 61.3 around 5:30 a.m. when his vehicle struck an oncoming car head-on.

The impact caused his vehicle to spin and collide with a second westbound vehicle shortly afterwards. Barrera-Fiallos suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. The drivers of the two other vehicles sustained non-life-threatening injuries and were transported to nearby hospitals for treatment.

Authorities temporarily closed lanes while investigators documented the scene and removed the wreckage. Wrong-way crashes remain among the most devastating roadway incidents, often leaving families with unanswered questions.

We extend our deepest condolences to the loved ones of the deceased and hope for the swift recovery of those injured.

If you or your family has been affected by a crash on I-80, do not hesitate to contact our wrongful death attorneys to seek justice.