Wildwood, NJ (August 30, 2024) – According to eyewitnesses, a woman was hospitalized after being struck by a police vehicle on the shore in Wildwood, New Jersey, on Wednesday afternoon, August 28.
The woman was hit while lying on the seashore, per reports from those on the scene. The incident took place along the shore at Rio Grande Avenue in Wildwood at approximately 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
Officers have not disclosed any information regarding the circumstances that preceded the accident or the identity of the driver. However, local news footage showed several individuals congregating around a white pickup truck labeled Wildwood Police, and eyewitnesses were apparently attempting to assist an individual who was underneath the vehicle.
The woman was transported on a stretcher to an area hospital, after the arrival of EMS and other responders. Preliminary reports indicate that she sustained a lung injury, three fractured vertebrae, and multiple broken ribs, though she is expected to survive. In the meantime, Mayor Ernie Troiano of Wildwood stated on Thursday that the investigation is still ongoing.
Our thoughts are with the injured woman and her loved ones in hopes of her full recovery.
Pedestrian Accidents in New Jersey
According to the most recent available accident statistics, a pedestrian was killed in a traffic collision in New Jersey 27% of the time over the last year alone. Tragically, any pedestrian in New Jersey who is out for a stroll risks being in a collision, but some age groups see more traffic-related fatalities than others. For instance, adults over 65 make up about 20% of all pedestrian accident fatalities. Moreover, New Jersey ranked among the most dangerous states for pedestrian deaths and injuries.
The busy streets in New Jersey threaten pedestrians, so the state has passed several laws that drivers must abide by to keep pedestrians safe. Drivers who break these prohibitions may be subject to civil and criminal penalties, particularly if a pedestrian is hurt. Moreover, motorists in New Jersey have a duty of care to pedestrians, and when they fail to uphold this civil responsibility to others, it thus follows that they may be held civilly accountable.
Although pedestrians frequently sustain injuries in accidents, you have the right to use the road safely as a pedestrian in New Jersey. At any time and every intersection, pedestrians have the right to cross the roadway safely while walking on the sidewalk. Drivers are accountable for maintaining awareness of their surroundings and respectfully treating every other vehicle, including bicycles, trucks, and pedestrians.
Ultimately, if you’ve been hurt in one of these incidents or have lost a loved one due to a pedestrian crash, you need to seek the assistance of a New Jersey accident attorney who can help you and your family today. If you resort to a dedicated Wildwood pedestrian accident lawyer to fight for your side, your chances of winning your personal injury case will be significantly higher.
Spear Greenfield Personal Injury Attorneys will make every effort to ensure you receive the financial assistance and medical attention necessary for a complete recovery. Our experienced pedestrian accident attorneys can help you file your claim, taking you one step closer to regaining your emotional, physical, and financial well-being. Call our offices at 1-800-905-3425 as soon as possible to arrange a free consultation with one of our reliable lawyers.
Note: Our team of writers uses secondary sources to produce this post, including local and state media and news sources regional 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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