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Date: November 4, 2024 – MidJersey.News

Date: November 4, 2024 – MidJersey.News

November 4, 2024

HAMILTON TOWNSHIP, NJ (MERCER) – The Mercer County Prosecutor’s Office and the Hamilton Police Department are investigating the circumstances surrounding a fire and death that occurred over the weekend on Klockner Road in Hamilton.

When Hamilton Police and Fire responded to an apartment in the 1700 block of Klockner Road in the early morning hours of Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, to a report of a fire, a 32-year-old man was found outside the home suffering from severe burns to his hands and face . An elderly woman was in the front bedroom apartment with severe burns. The couple, who lived together at the residence, were transported to the hospital, where the woman was pronounced dead a short time later. She has been identified as Crystal Vasquez Tavarez, 35 years old. The man remains in hospital in serious condition.

The investigation continues. Anyone with information is asked to contact MCPO Detective Charles Antinoro at (609) 989-6351 or Sgt. Roberto Reyes at (609) 256-0997. Information can also be emailed to [email protected]


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