According to an article on the WMTW website, a Maine woman has been identified following a deadly crash on the New Jersey Turnpike late last week.

Authorities say 72-year-old Gayle Valle-Blake of Cape Elizabeth died after the April 30th crash in Bergen County. According to the New Jersey State Police, the crash happened around 11:15 Thursday morning on the northbound side of the Turnpike near mile marker 118 in Ridgefield Park.

Investigators say Valle-Blake was driving a Porsche when it collided with the rear of a camper being towed by a Chevrolet pickup truck.

No other injuries were reported.

The crash is still under investigation, and no additional details have been released.

Our thoughts are with Valle-Blake's family and friends during this difficult time.

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