Car slams into Woodland Township home, sparking fire along Route 563

Car slams into New Jersey home, sparking fire along Route 563 A car barreled through a fence and slammed into a home on the 4200 block of Route 563 in Woodland Township around 2 p.m. Monday, setting both the vehicle and the residence on fire. The Brief A car crashed through a fence and into a home on the 4200 block of Route 563 in Woodland Township around 2:00 p.m., setting both the car and house on fire.The elderly homeowners were inside but escaped unharmed, according to a neighbor.New Jersey State Police have not released information about the driver or any passengers. WOODLAND TWP, N.J. - An elderly couple was able to safely escape after a car slammed into their Burlington County home on Monday, sparking a fire. What we know: A car barreled through a fence and slammed into a home on the 4200 block of Route 563 in Woodland Township around 2 p.m. Monday, setting both the vehicle and the residence on fire. The elderly homeowners were inside at the time of the crash but escaped safely, according to neighbor Benito Renaudo. Safety Concerns Along Route 563 What they're saying: Renaudo noted that the area has a history of accidents, prompting him to make repeated efforts to improve safety along the roadway. "I put some beacon lights out there, so everybody can see this, and it’s not just a dark curve," explains Renaudo, who added that he spent $1,000 to install a flashing arrow sign. "I put a telephone pole up. I have this thing lit up like Christmas and I don’t know what else I can possibly do," said Renaudo. Renaudo stated that he has contacted Burlington County officials regarding the ongoing danger, but insists that broader intervention is necessary. "We don’t feel safe," says Renaudo. "If I have to put logs up so we don’t die just to get our mail, something’s wrong." The Source: Information provided by New Jersey State Police and interviews with neighbors. Burlington CountyCrime & Public SafetyNews