Egg Harbor Township, NJ (July 19, 2023) – On Monday evening, July 17th, a teenager was killed, and two others, including a police officer, were hurt, after two separate but related accidents in Egg Harbor Township.
A 19-year-old female was a passenger in a Honda Civic that was traveling south on the Garden State Parkway close to mile marker 64 in Egg Harbor Township at roughly 6:30 p.m. The driver of the Honda then lost control for unknown reasons, left the roadway, and tumbled down an embankment.
The victim was thrown from the vehicle and suffered fatal injuries. The driver’s injuries were not life-threatening.
Then, according to State Police, a local police officer who was headed to the scene of the wreck to help New Jersey State Troopers was involved in another collision nearby.
Around 7:20 p.m., a marked patrol car carrying the unnamed officer was struck by a Jeep Grand Cherokee as he attempted to pull into an authorized vehicle-only turnaround on the northbound side of the Parkway. The officer sustained minor injuries, though it’s unclear if the other driver was also hurt.
Between the two crashes, there were delays of nearly six hours on the southbound side of the Parkway traffic and about an hour for northbound traffic. Both accidents are still under investigation.
We would like to extend our deepest condolences to the deceased victim’s family. Our thoughts are extended to the injured victims and their families in hopes of their full recovery.
Auto Accident Fatalities in New Jersey
In the Garden State, accidents involving buses, trucks, automobiles, motorbikes, and motorcycles happen every day. Tragically, despite initiatives to promote safe driving and efforts by authorities, automakers, and traffic experts, thousands of people are killed or wounded in these incidents each year.
In actuality, New Jersey was home to more than 500 of the more than 32,000 deadly vehicle accidents that occur each year worldwide. Additionally, the transportation department of our state claimed that more than 276,000 vehicle accidents occurred in New Jersey in a single recent year, directly harming about 60,000 people.
Traffic accidents are on the rise despite advancements in car safety and road upkeep, putting all drivers at risk.
Thank goodness, if you were hurt in an accident, you could have legal options. As soon as you can, get in touch with a lawyer who has handled instances involving personal injury and auto accidents. To give your legal team enough time to gather important evidence, arrange the facts of your case, and develop a compelling argument on your side, it is advisable to seek legal counsel and skilled guidance as soon as possible.
Additionally, your attorney will deal with any third parties, such as your insurer or the insurance provider for another motorist. Even if you were not at fault, a knowledgeable attorney will contact your insurance provider to inquire about your coverage and what you are entitled. They also know how to bargain with these organizations.
Speak with a personal injury lawyer in Egg Harbor Township right away if an accident you weren’t at fault for left you dealing with injuries or other consequences. Regardless matter the details surrounding your accident, our legal team at Spear Greenfield Personal Injury Attorneys is here to assist you in defending your rights and regaining your composure. After an accident that wasn’t your fault, it’s normal to feel puzzled, frustrated, and furious, but you can relax knowing that we’ll be by your side at every turn.
Call (215) 600-0681 to speak with one of our New Jersey accident attorneys about how we can support you and your loved ones during this trying time.
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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