PARSIPPANY — Ms. Vandana Parekh, 47, Parsippany, was driving a 2011 Honda Pilot, on Route 202 traveling south. Mr. Vikyath Banhihatti-Manjunm 29, was driving a 2008 Black BMW, and attempting to turn left from Route 202 north from the parking lot of 300 Littleton Road. Ms. Parkekh crossed the double yellow line in order to turn left at the intersection of Route 202/ Parsippany Boulevard and Littleton Road and caused the crash. The accident occurred on May 25 at approximately 6:30 p.m.
Witnesses at the scene corroborated with Ms. Parekh account. Ms. Parekh caused the crash due to improper passing.
Both vehicles were towed from the scene by Hiawatha Towing.
Ms. Parekh was charged with 39:4–86, Improper passing in no passing zone.
Parsippany Police Officer Edward Elston investigated the accident.