Cranbury, NJ (October 9, 2024) – A 40-year-old man was killed, and two other people were injured in a four-vehicle, chain-reaction crash Tuesday morning on the New Jersey Turnpike in Middlesex County, officials said.
Traffic was stopped in the northbound car lanes near mile marker 69 in Cranbury at about 6:50 a.m. when an SUV struck a Volkswagen, causing that vehicle to rear-end a pickup and another car, State Police said.
The pickup then hit the center concrete barrier moments before the Volkswagen caught fire, authorities said. The driver of the Volkswagen died of his injuries, State Police added. The drivers of the pickup truck and SUV suffered minor injuries. No other details were released about injured victims in the interim, though witnesses were asked to come forward. However, no charges have been filed, and the crash remains under investigation, police said.
Major Car Accidents in New Jersey
Every day, dozens of people are injured or killed in vehicle accidents in New Jersey. Even though most of these collisions are mere fender benders, victims of any accident may suffer significant injuries. In fact, 59,500 persons in New Jersey were injured in automobile-related incidents this year alone.
Serious car crashes may happen on any roadway, although they happen more often on heavily used thoroughfares and intersections. Moreover, a car accident may change your life forever and can happen in a second. But 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.
It goes without saying that the aftermath of a vehicle accident is difficult 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. In addition, your lawyer may advise you on how to gather evidence in support of your claim. The following elements must exist for your case to succeed:
- You and every other motorist are entitled to a reasonable “duty of care” or caution from other drivers.
- An at-fault driver has violated this duty of care.
- Your crash occurred because the other motorist disregarded their duty of care.
- Your injuries and other losses may be traced back to the accident as the primary cause.
Contact a personal injury lawyer in Cranbury without delay if an accident has significantly affected your life and resulted in financial damages, as well as the untimely loss of your loved one.
Whatever the circumstances of your injury, the lawyers at Spear Greenfield Personal Injury Attorneys are here to help you recover. When you’ve been in an accident that wasn’t your fault, it’s natural to feel confused and angry, but you can rest assured that we’ll be here for you every step of the way. Don’t wait to call us at 1-800-905-3425 if you have any questions about how our Egg Harbor Township 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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