Freehold Township, NJ (July 11, 2024) – A 21-year-old driver died Wednesday morning after her car was involved in a crash with a tractor-trailer in Monmouth County, police said.
New Jersey State Police Sgt. Jeffrey Lebron confirmed that officers who responded to the scene of the incident confirmed that the crash happened shortly before 11:00 a.m. on County Road 539 in Upper Freehold Township.
Lebron said a 21-year-old Trenton woman was driving a car north on the road while the truck was going south. Shortly thereafter, the accident took place around milepost 39.2, when the front of the truck hit the right side of the car in the southbound lane, causing both vehicles to go off the road, down an embankment, and hit a utility pole. The woman was pronounced dead at the scene, and the driver of the truck, a 25-year-old Allentown man, sustained minor injuries, police said. However, the crash remains under investigation, and there is no additional information available.
We offer our deepest condolences to the deceased woman’s loved ones. Our thoughts are extended to the injured victims and their families in hopes of their full recovery.
Motor Vehicle Accidents in New Jersey
Serious and even fatal accidents involving automobiles, trucks, motorcycles, and buses happen daily in the Garden State. Thousands of individuals are tragically killed or wounded every year in these incidents, despite efforts by the government, automakers, and traffic experts to promote safe driving. In fact, New Jersey accounts for over 5% of the over 32,000 fatal traffic accidents in the United States yearly. More than 276,000 car accidents were reported to transportation officials in New Jersey in a single recent year, resulting in over 60,000 injuries.
Increases in traffic accidents occur despite better car and road safety, posing a threat to all drivers. Fortunately, the law may provide some remedies if an accident causes you harm. Contact an attorney who has handled situations similar to yours as soon as possible. If you want your legal team to have enough time to gather evidence, arrange the facts of your case, and build a sound claim on your behalf, it’s ideal to obtain legal counsel and skilled assistance as soon as possible.
And if there are any other parties involved, like your insurance company or the other driver’s insurance company, your lawyer will handle all of it for you. An experienced attorney can negotiate with these parties and will even contact your insurance company to inquire about coverage and your rightful compensation, even if you were not at fault.
Talk to a personal injury attorney in Freehold Township immediately if you or a loved one has been hurt in an accident that wasn’t your fault. Regardless of the specifics of your accident, the lawyers at Spear Greenfield Personal Injury Attorneys are ready to defend your rights and ensure a smooth recovery. After an accident that wasn’t your fault, it’s normal to feel confused, frustrated, and angry; nevertheless, you can rest assured that we will be there for you every step. For more information on how our New Jersey accident attorneys may help you and your loved ones, please call (215) 600-0681.
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