Cape May County, NJ (October 17, 2024) – One person was killed in a crash on Route 47 in Cape May County Tuesday afternoon, October 15, according to reports from authorities on the scene.
According to a social media post by the Dennis Volunteer Fire Company, the accident happened just before 12:30 p.m., just south of Tyler Road. Firefighters at the scene found two vehicles had collided with at least one person trapped. Officials say that Squad 18, Engine 18, Brush 18, and Utility 18, with a total of 15 firefighters, responded to the scene and extricated one patient, who was transported by Inspira EMS to an awaiting medical helicopter at the Woodbine Municipal Airport and transported to an area hospital.
Meanwhile, a second victim was pronounced dead at the scene. Route 47 was ultimately closed between Tyler Road and Petersburg Road for approximately three hours as crews cleared the accident. However, details about the accident, including the identities of the victims, have not yet been released as an investigation is still ongoing, and no citations or charges have been filed in the interim. Anyone who may have witnessed the accident is asked to contact local officials.
We extend our deepest condolences to the deceased victim’s loved ones at this time. Our thoughts are extended to any injured victims and their families in hopes of their full recovery.
Fatal Head-on Collisions in New Jersey
Per the “Crash Types” list maintained by the New Jersey Department of Transportation, head-on collisions can happen whenever two vehicles intending to travel in opposite directions hit head-on, just as the name suggests. This usually happens when:
- On a road, one or both vehicles cross the unbroken center line.
- A divided median is crossed by one or both vehicles.
- A car on a divided roadway goes the wrong way.
That said, collisions with heads-on can occur at any place. According to the latest research supplied by traffic analysts in New Jersey and beyond, 75% of head-on collisions take place on rural roads. Moreover, on unbroken two-lane roadways, head-on collisions account for 75% of incidents, while rural roads account for 83% of two-lane undivided road crashes.
Tragically, these kinds of car accidents have the strong potential to change your life forever and can occur in a second. But no matter the cause of your collision, when you’ve been hurt in an accident that was not your fault, you can and should consult with an attorney who will advocate on your behalf. The aftermath of a vehicle accident is profoundly difficult to navigate and even more challenging to handle on your own. Thankfully, experienced personal injury attorneys in New Jersey can help victims of car accidents navigate the complex legal system and construct the most compelling case possible on their client’s behalf.
Our empathetic and efficient car accident lawyer in Cape May County at Spear Greenfield Personal Injury Attorneys can help you without delay if an accident has significantly affected your life and resulted in financial losses, as well as the untimely loss of your loved one. Whatever the circumstances of your injury, our legal team is here to help you recover. When you’ve been in an accident that wasn’t your fault, it’s natural to feel overwhelmed and frustrated, but you can rest assured that we’ll be here for you every step of the way. Contact us at 1-800-905-3425 if you have any questions about how our New Jersey car accident lawyers may assist you and your loved ones.
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 media 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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