Category Archives: Car Accidents
NJ One of Safest States for Summer Driving
Summer is one of the busiest times of year on New Jersey roads. With families heading to the Shore, teenagers out of school, increased construction zones, and holiday travel traffic, the period between Memorial Day and Labor Day often brings a spike in crashes. However, New Jersey is actually one of the safest states… Read More »
Fatal Hit-and-Run in Morristown Leaves Pedestrian Dead
Authorities are searching for a suspect following a tragic hit-and-run crash that claimed the life of a pedestrian in Morristown on the morning of March 20. According to investigators, a 33-year-old man was driving a Dodge Ram pickup truck when he struck a pedestrian in a marked crosswalk at the intersection of Sussex Avenue… Read More »
1 Killed, 3 Injured in Multi-Vehicle Crash on I-801 Killed, 3 Injured in Multi-Vehicle Crash on I-80
Four vehicles were recently involved in a major crash in Morris County. The result left one person and three others seriously injured. The fatal accident happened on the morning of April 9 on I-80 west at milepost 34.5 in Wharton Borough. A Subaru SUV driven by a 39-year-old woman from Piscataway was rear-ended by… Read More »
Driver Suffers Major Injuries in East Windsor Crash
Intersections can be tricky. When drivers are not paying attention, they can be involved in serious car accidents. This was recently the case in East Windsor. A driver was seriously injured after rear-ending a truck. The crash happened on the morning of April 13. He was airlifted by New Jersey State Police helicopter to… Read More »
Why Have New Jersey Roads Gotten More Dangerous?
New Jersey drivers are not just imagining it. Roadways across the state have become more dangerous since the COVID-19 pandemic, and the data backs that up. Traffic fatalities rose sharply after years of relative stability, climbing from 558 deaths in 2019 to 587 in 2020 and then surging to 697 in 2021, the largest… Read More »
2 Injured in Morris County Crash
A recent crash left two people injured. The accident occurred in Morris County on the afternoon of February 3. Mount Olive police were called to Route 206 in the Flanders section of town after receiving reports of a car accident. A Chevrolet Tahoe, driven by a 38-year-old Texas man, collided with a Toyota Corolla,… Read More »
Driver Killed in Multi-Vehicle Crash on Garden State Parkway
Unfortunately, car accidents tend to increase around the holidays make roadways more chaotic. With so many vehicles on the road and things to think about, drivers get distracted and cause serious and even fatal accidents. This was recently the case in New Jersey. A 22-year-old man from Elizabeth was killed in a multi-car accident… Read More »
Fence Struck Again in Gloucester County: Homeowners Frustrated
Vehicles are supposed to stay on roads, but sometimes they go off the road for various reasons. Sometimes drivers fall asleep while behind the wheel. In some cases, drivers are distracted. Or they may veer off the road to avoid road hazards, such as deer and other wildlife. Sometimes this causes property damage and… Read More »
2 Killed in Wrong-Way Crash in New Jersey
Traffic laws and signs are in place for a reason. They keep traffic flowing appropriately and help avoid accidents. When drivers fail to follow these laws, such as by traveling in the wrong direction, they can cause fatal accidents that kill not only themselves but others on the road as well. Sadly, this recently… Read More »
Several Injured When Car Crashes Into Nail Salon in Howell Township
Vehicles need to stay on the road. When they fail to do so because the driver loses control, they can collide with buildings and cause harm to those inside. This type of incident recently happened in New Jersey. A car slammed into a Howell Township nail salon on the afternoon of December 2. Police… Read More »
