Two 22-year-old women from Pennsylvania died Sunday night after their car ran off Route 55 in Deptford Township, Gloucester County, New Jersey, according to New Jersey State Police.
Police said Ayzia J. Toledo, 22, of Bristol, Pennsylvania, was driving south on Route 55 around 10:55 p.m. when she lost control of her vehicle.
The car veered left off the roadway, flipped over, and struck a tree just north of Exit 56A, which connects to Route 47. Toledo and her front seat passenger, Henrietta F. Carter, also 22, of Darby, Pennsylvania, were pronounced dead at the scene.
A third passenger who was riding in the back seat was taken to a hospital with injuries described as minor. Investigators have not indicated that any other vehicles were involved in the crash.
State police have not released additional details about the cause of the crash, though the roadway was reportedly wet at the time. The investigation remains ongoing.
Community Mourns Online Following Ayzia’s Passing
News of the crash spread quickly on social media, where friends, family, and followers of Toledo shared tributes and condolences. Toledo, who went by Ayzia J. online, had built a following as a content creator known for her energetic and outgoing personality.
Posts across social platforms described her as full of life and expressed shock that she had reportedly been sharing updates on her social media the night before the crash.
Many commenters expressed disbelief at the string of losses among young influencers and content creators in recent months, with some calling for prayers for the families of both women during this difficult time. Others used the moment to reflect more broadly on safety and the fragility of life, with several commenters sharing their own recent close calls or brushes with danger.
Family and friends of Carter, who was from Darby, also began sharing memories and condolences online as word of the crash spread through their communities in the Philadelphia area.
Neither family has released a public statement through official channels, and funeral arrangements had not been announced as of Monday afternoon. New Jersey State Police continue to investigate the exact circumstances that led to the crash, including speed, road conditions, and whether any mechanical issues played a role.
Anyone with information about the crash is asked to contact New Jersey State Police. The investigation into the incident is ongoing, and no further details have been released as of the latest update from authorities.
