Franklin Township, NJ (August 23, 2024) – A person is dead after a three-vehicle crash occurred in Hunterdon County, New Jersey, on Thursday morning, August 22.
Franklin Township Police responded to the scene of a three-vehicle crash at the intersection of Hogback Road (Route 617), and Lower Lansdown Road around 7:30 a.m., according to a news release from the Hunterdon County Prosecutor’s Office. One passenger died at the scene, the prosecutor’s office said. The prosecutor’s office added that three passengers were seriously injured and were taken to area hospitals, and two drivers were treated at the scene and released.
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 the Franklin Township Police Department.
We extend our deepest condolences to the deceased victims’ families at this time. Our thoughts are extended to any injured victims and their families in hopes of their full recovery.
Fatal Car Crashes in New Jersey
Thousands are injured or killed in car crashes in New Jersey on a daily, weekly, and yearly basis. Even though most of these collisions are mere fender benders or rear-end wrecks, where property damage and injuries are relatively limited, victims of any type of accident may suffer significant injuries. Nearly 60,000 persons in New Jersey were hurt in motor vehicle accidents only this year alone.
Hundreds of car accidents occur daily and weekly throughout New Jersey, some of which are minor and others incredibly severe. These accidents occur in the blink of an eye in many areas, but intersections are known for being some of the most common places. Car accidents take many forms, though the most catastrophic are head-on collisions. Moreover, only 2% of total accidents occurring across our country are head-on collisions.
Head-on collisions generally occur on two-lane roads, highways without medians, and any other areas where visibility or speeds may be higher. In addition, 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 Franklin Township 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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