Woodbridge, NJ (May 2, 2024) – Police said that during Tuesday’s rush hour commute, an NJ Transit bus swerved into a ditch, injuring seven people, including a newborn and a toddler.
According to the Woodbridge Police Department Traffic Unit, the New Jersey Transit bus was traveling east on Port Reading Avenue when it rear-ended an Acura, which subsequently rear-ended a transit van. The NJ Transit bus rolled down an embankment shortly thereafter.
At least 17 individuals, including the bus driver, were aboard the bus at the time of the collision, per the police. Seven patients were sent to the hospital in unknown condition, and among the victims were a 3-year-old and a newborn. However, the cause of the collision is currently being investigated by the Woodbridge Police Department, and no further details have been reported in the interim.
Our thoughts are extended to the injured victims and their families in hopes of their full recovery.
Bus Accidents in New Jersey
More incidents involving large trucks and buses have recently been reported in New Jersey. Commercial vehicle accidents now account for many fatalities and serious injuries. Data show that, over the last decade, there was a nearly 51% increase in injuries involving commercial vehicles across New Jersey.
Commercial vehicle accidents cause a high number of fatalities each year in the Garden State. Unfortunately, this is especially true when a bus and a passenger vehicle are on the road together. Consult a lawyer who will aggressively represent your interests if a family member is killed in an accident involving a commercial vehicle.
One of life’s worst tragedies is losing a loved one in a crash involving a commercial vehicle. After a major accident, it’s wise to consult an attorney about your legal alternatives. Moreover, the last thing anyone needs after losing a loved one in an accident is financial stress brought on by the negligence of others.
It’s essential that you consult an experienced New Jersey injury attorney when you’ve been hurt or when a loved one is killed in an accident involving a commercial vehicle. And here at Spear Greenfield Personal Injury Attorneys, our team is ready to help you after a tragic accident has turned your life upside-down. Our firm will be here for you every step of the way, ready to explain anything that is unclear or help you through the nuances of state law and procedures for personal injury claims in the Garden State and beyond.
As you go through this challenging time, know you have our full support. If you or a loved one has suffered injuries or other damages in a car accident across our state, please call our personal injury attorneys at (215) 600-0681.
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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