N.J. governor’s staffer killed in car crash north of Trenton

<p>An aide to was killed Monday in a car crash on Route 1. , 25, was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash shortly after it occurred around 2 a.m. in Plainsboro Township, NJ.com reported. Carman lived in nearby Princeton. The Middlesex County prosecutor’s office said , but further details were not released, according to the Central New Jersey Home News Tribune. The incident is still under investigation. “Louisa will be remembered as a kind and caring colleague who approached her work with grace, integrity, and a deep commitment to making a difference in our world,” in a statement. “I, and everyone on our team, will miss her terribly. Our prayers are with her family and friends during this incredibly difficult time.” Carman was a policy analyst in the governor’s Office of Health Care Affordability and Transparency. She and quickly started as an intern with Gov. Murphy that fall. Carman “quickly impressed us with her dedication and policy acumen. Within four months, she was hired as a full time staffer,” Murphy said. “Although she was just beginning her career, she quickly gained a reputation as someone who could tackle difficult policy topics and develop meaningful solutions — serving as a driving force behind our prescription drug affordability and .” No other injuries have been reported from the New Year’s Day crash, which occurred at an interchange between Route 1 and College Road. It remains unclear if Carman was a driver or a passenger in the incident or how many vehicles were involved.</p>