October 20, 2026 | Fort Lee, New Jersey
A driver was found with an apparent gunshot wound to the head Tuesday evening on the upper level of the George Washington Bridge, triggering a major police investigation and severe traffic delays between New York and New Jersey.
According to the Port Authority Police Department, officers responded to reports of a single-vehicle crash on the westbound upper level of the bridge at approximately 7:06 p.m.
When officers arrived, they discovered the driver suffering from an apparent gunshot wound to the head.
The injured man was transported to Englewood Hospital in New Jersey. His condition was reported as critical.
Major Traffic Disruptions
The investigation prompted temporary lane closures and significant traffic congestion on both sides of the George Washington Bridge.
Motorists experienced lengthy delays, while NJ Transit reported disruptions affecting buses serving the George Washington Bridge Bus Terminal.
Investigation Underway
Authorities have not released the driver’s identity or confirmed the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
It remains unclear who fired the shot or whether the shooting occurred before the vehicle crashed.
No additional injuries were reported.
UPDATE: Man Dies After Shooting on George Washington Bridge
According to the latest information reported by journalist Jerry DeMarco of Independent Online News, a man in his mid-40s who was shot in the head on the George Washington Bridge Tuesday evening was pronounced dead at Englewood Hospital and Medical Center.
Citing law enforcement sources, DeMarco reported that the man was apparently struck by gunfire from a passing vehicle. Following the shooting, his vehicle crashed into the center median shortly before reaching the New Jersey tower of the bridge.
Police temporarily stopped traffic to allow the Fort Lee Volunteer Ambulance Corps to reach the unconscious victim and transport him to the hospital.
During the investigation, the bridge’s North Walk and portions of the upper-level westbound lanes toward New Jersey were closed. Port Authority Police are investigating the incident with assistance from the NYPD.
According to an additional report by the New York Post, the suspect fled the scene and remains at large. Investigators are reviewing surveillance footage to identify the suspect and determine the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
No other injuries have been reported. The victim’s identity has not yet been released, and the investigation remains ongoing.
Sources: Independent Online News (Jerry DeMarco), New York Post, News 12 New Jersey, FOX 5 New York.
By NJ RADAR Team