Burlington, NJ (January 17, 2022) – Two people were killed in a box truck accident that took place on a roadway in Burlington on Sunday morning, January 16.
According to New Jersey State Police, the accident happened around 3:54 a.m. on Jacksonville Road. A BMW was traveling south on the road when it was suddenly struck by a Hino box truck as it was leaving a driveway. After the vehicles collided with each other, the vehicle struck a utility pole and then a culvert. The BMW was left with extensive damages as a result of the collision.
Numerous responders, including paramedics and fire crews, were dispatched to the scene to help those in need. Two individuals inside the BMW were thrown from the vehicle. The parties, identified as 24-year-old Tyshaun Carter and 53-year-old Christopher Blackmon, were pronounced dead at the scene. Two other passengers in the vehicle were injured but are expected to recover.
Due to the severity of the collision, a large portion of the roadway was blocked for some time.
No further details have been released. The investigation into the circumstances of the accident continues.
We would like to offer our deepest condolences to the families of the deceased victims at this time.
Truck Accidents in New Jersey
Truck accidents have been happening more commonly in New Jersey over the years, many of which are injurious or even fatal in nature. Fatal truck accidents are up approximately 22% in the U.S. over the past ten years. However, they are up about 50% in New Jersey. Though truck accidents do not happen as commonly as other accidents, they tend to lead to some of the most extensive harm when they do occur. This is because trucks are some of the largest vehicles on our roads, which means that they are capable of causing catastrophic injuries. Those who have lost a loved one in a truck accident should have immediate legal help on their side.
The aftermath of a truck accident can be absolutely devastating to face. If you have lost a loved one in one of these accidents, you should have the assistance of a Burlington truck accident attorney on your side. As you are grieving your losses, you may wonder how you will pay the bills that pile up. Truck accident claims can be complex in nature, as many different parties could be at fault for your accident. These include some of the following:
- Truck drivers
- Trucking companies
- Manufacturers
- Cargo loaders
If you have lost someone you love in a truck accident, you should seek the help of a Burlington wrongful death attorneywho has your best interests in mind.
Burlington Truck Accident Attorneys
At Spear Greenfield Personal Injury Attorneys, we have diligently assisted those who have lost loved ones in New Jersey truck accidents over the years. Our attorneys will compassionately help you by providing you with the resources that you need to be successful in your claim. Having an attorney on your side can ensure that you have the compensation that you deserve to move forward after losing a loved one. Please contact an accident attorney in Burlington at (215) 600-0681 for more information on your options moving forward.
Note: Our team of writers uses secondary sources to produce this post including local and state media and news sources, local and state police incident reports, social medial platforms as well as eyewitness accounts about serious accidents that take place in Pennsylvania. For that reason, if you find any information that is not correct, please contact Spear Greenfield Personal Injury Attorneys as soon as possible so that we can update the post with the most accurate information available. A post will be removed upon request.
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