In loving memory of Aaliyah Jones
HANOVER TWP., Pa. — The Hanover Township community is reeling after a devastating two-vehicle crash claimed the life of 32-year-old Aaliyah Jones of Nanticoke on Friday. The tragic collision occurred along Sans Souci Parkway, a busy roadway that runs between Wilkes-Barre and Nanticoke, leaving behind a scene of heartbreak and loss that has shaken family, friends, and local residents alike.
According to authorities, emergency crews were dispatched to the area shortly after 7:30 p.m. following multiple reports of a serious head-on collision involving two vehicles. When first responders arrived, they found both cars heavily damaged, with debris scattered across several lanes of the parkway. Despite the swift efforts of paramedics and firefighters, Aaliyah Jones was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Luzerne County Coroner Dion Fernandes later confirmed that an autopsy determined Jones died from multiple traumatic injuries sustained in the crash. The manner of death has been ruled accidental.
The driver of the second vehicle, whose identity has not yet been released, was transported to a nearby hospital with injuries described as serious but non-life-threatening. The Hanover Township Police Department, assisted by the Luzerne County District Attorney’s Office and Crash Reconstruction Team, has launched a full investigation to determine what led to the fatal collision. Preliminary reports suggest that one of the vehicles may have crossed the center line, though investigators have not yet confirmed the exact cause.
News of the tragic loss spread quickly through the tight-knit communities of Hanover Township and Nanticoke, where Aaliyah Jones was known for her kindness, compassion, and bright spirit. Friends and family described her as a devoted daughter, loving friend, and someone who could “light up any room with her smile.”
“Aaliyah was the type of person who would do anything for anyone,” said one longtime friend. “She had such a pure heart. It’s hard to believe she’s really gone.”
As word of the accident circulated, a small memorial began to take shape near the crash site on Sans Souci Parkway. Flowers, candles, and handwritten notes have been placed by loved ones paying tribute to a life lost far too soon.
Local residents have also taken to social media to express their grief and to call for continued improvements to road safety along the parkway, which has been the site of several serious crashes in recent years. Many have urged drivers to remain vigilant, particularly on stretches of the road known for heavy traffic and poor visibility at night.
Authorities have not indicated whether speed, impairment, or weather played a role in the collision, but the investigation remains ongoing. Police have asked anyone who witnessed the crash or who may have dashcam footage to come forward to assist in the reconstruction process.
As the community mourns, friends and family are remembering Aaliyah Jones for the love and joy she brought to those around her. Plans for a candlelight vigil and memorial service are reportedly being arranged to honor her memory and celebrate her life.
In a statement, a family member shared, “Aaliyah had a beautiful soul. She was loved deeply, and she will be missed more than words can ever express.”
The loss of Aaliyah Jones has left a deep void in the hearts of many, and as Hanover Township grieves, the community comes together in shared sorrow — united in honoring a young woman whose light will continue to shine in the memories of all who knew her.
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