Mantua Township, NJ (September 5, 2024) – A wrong-way crash on Route 55 in Mantua Township, New Jersey, left two people dead early Thursday morning, police said.
According to New Jersey State Police, troopers responded to a motor vehicle crash at around 8:55 a.m. on Route 55 northbound at milepost 51.8. Police said a preliminary investigation revealed that a Jeep Compass was traveling southbound on State Highway 55 when, at an unknown location, the Jeep crossed into the northbound lanes, traveling in the opposite direction.
A Toyota Rav4 was traveling northbound on State Highway 55 and collided head-on with the Jeep; police said both vehicles overturned, and the Toyota caught fire. Police said two victims involved sustained fatal injuries. Officials had shut down Route 55 northbound for hours as they investigated the crash; the highway has since reopened. The crash remains under investigation, however, and no further information is available at this time.
Our deepest condolences are extended to the loved ones of the deceased victims. Our thoughts go out to any injured victims and their families in hopes of their full recovery.
Deadly Vehicle Crashes in New Jersey
Deadly multi-vehicle accidents involving passenger vehicles, 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 reality, New Jersey accounts for over 5% of the over 32,000 yearly fatal traffic accidents in the United States. 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 claims the life of a beloved family member. Contact a trained lawyer 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. That is why you should talk to a wrongful death attorney in the Paramus area immediately if you have lost a loved one due to a car accident.
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 Mantua Township wrongful death lawyer 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.
Regardless of the specifics of your loved one’s deadly accident, the lawyers at Spear Greenfield Personal Injury Attorneys are ready to defend your rights and ensure a smooth emotional recovery after your tragic loss. After your loved one’s death, it’s normal to feel confused, overwhelmed, frustrated, and angry. Nevertheless, you can rest assured that we will be there for you every step. For more information on how our Paramus accident attorneys may help you and your loved ones, please call our offices at 1-800-905-3425.
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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