Paramus, NJ (July 5, 2024) – A wrong-way crash on the Garden State Parkway in Bergen County has left two people dead and one hospitalized, per local authorities who reported to the scene of the deadly incident.
The vehicle crash happened just before 2:30 a.m. on Friday, July 5, at milepost 163.4 in Paramus. State Police say a Honda sedan was traveling north in the southbound lanes when it collided head-on with a Toyota SUV. Two of the occupants in the vehicles were killed, while a 20-year-old passenger in the Toyota was taken to an area hospital with moderate injuries. It’s unclear if anybody else was injured or assessed by EMTs, however.
State police added they are still investigating how the Honda’s driver got on the parkway heading in the wrong direction and whether drugs or alcohol were involved. Investigators are working to determine what led up to the crash, and witnesses were asked to get in touch with the Paramus Police Department with additional information.
Our deepest condolences are extended to the loved ones of the deceased victims. Our thoughts go out to the injured victims and their families in hopes of their full recovery.
Multi-Vehicle Crashes in New Jersey
Major 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 Paramus 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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