Newark, NJ (May 16, 2025) – Two people were killed and another was critically injured when a pair of vehicles collided on the Newark-Jersey City Turnpike early on the morning of Friday, May 16, authorities said.
The vehicles, a BMW sedan and a Ford Transit van, crashed on the highway in Kearny shortly after 3:30 a.m., according to a press release from the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office. There were two occupants in the BMW, while the transit van contained nine people from Canada and New York.
Both BMW occupants, a male driver and female passenger, were pronounced dead at the scene at approximately 4:45 a.m., the release stated. Their identities were not released pending notification of next of kin. All nine occupants of the van were transported to area hospitals for treatment of their injuries. One was listed in critical but stable condition, the release stated.
The incident remains under investigation, however. No additional details were released.
We offer our deepest condolences to the deceased victims’ loved ones. Our thoughts also go out to the injured victims and their families. We hope for their full recovery at this time.
Major Vehicle Crashes in New Jersey
Tragically, thousands of people are killed or wounded in multi-vehicle crashes throughout New Jersey yearly, even though there are more and more programs urging safe driving and efforts made by politicians, manufacturers, and traffic experts. In fact, our state’s transportation authorities reported more than 276,000 auto accidents in New Jersey in a single recent year, injuring almost 60,000 individuals as a direct consequence.
Every driver has a legal responsibility to operate their vehicle safely and avoid putting the lives of other drivers or bystanders in the area at risk or causing them harm. Unfortunately, not all drivers meet this unspoken duty. When drivers are careless on the road, they put themselves and other drivers in danger and may even cause fatal collisions. Increases in traffic accidents occur despite better car and road safety, posing a threat to all drivers.
Fortunately, the law may provide remedies if an accident causes you harm. 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. What’s more, your attorney will deal with any third parties, such as your insurer or another driver’s insurance company. At Rand Spear The Accident Lawyer, our skilled lawyers know how to negotiate with these entities and will even notify your own insurance carrier to ask about your coverage and what you are owed, even if you were not at fault.
When an accident has led to the tragic and unexpected death of a loved one and left you coping with emotional distress or other damages, don’t hesitate to speak with our trained and compassionate New Jersey accident lawyers at Rand Spear The Accident Lawyer. Whatever the circumstances of your loved one’s accident, our legal team is prepared to help you fight for your rights and recover without stress.
After a thorough analysis of your loved one’s fatal accident, our compassionate and efficient lawyers are ready to defend your rights and help you achieve justice and a complete recovery. For more information on how our no-win, no-fee attorneys can help you and your loved ones, please call Rand Spear The Accident Lawyer at 1-800-905-3425 to arrange a complimentary initial consultation.
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