Cherry Hill – Two-Vehicle Collision Leaves One Hurt

One driver was hurt in a two-car collision that occurred on Route 38 in Cherry Hill Friday night, January 17.

According to police reports, a vehicle was traveling westbound on Route 38 when the driver lost control and slammed into another vehicle traveling on Longwood Avenue at around 7:55 p.m., causing both vehicle to be disabled on the roadway.

When emergency responders arrived at the scene, one of the drivers was found to have sustained minor injuries that needed hospitalization. The injured driver was brought to a nearby hospital for treatment. The other driver also sustained minor injuries and was treated on the scene.

Police are still investigating what caused the collision.

We would like to send our sympathies to the drivers injured in this incident. We wish both driver a speedy recovery, and hope both drivers are able to fully recover.

Vehicular Accidents

Vehicular crashes are one of the most common causes of injuries and fatalities in the state of New Jersey. In a report published by the New Jersey State Police Fatal Accidents Investigation Unit, there were 591 recorded fatal crashes that occurred in 2017, which caused 624 fatalities.

In 158 of the 591 crashes, Driving While Intoxicated (alcohol and/or drugs) was listed as the major contributing factor. There were 174 people killed as a result of these 158 crashes. Speeding was another major contributing factor to these crashes being listed as a factor in 61 of the crashes. Driving while distracted seems to be the biggest factor as it was listed as a cause for 196 crashes.

We urge drivers to observe and follow the laws while driving, and to remain focused while driving so that they can react accordingly to situations that may suddenly pop up on the roadway. Drivers should be more careful when driving while visibility is low, and they should also check their car before going on the roadway. Being more diligent and prepared can help lessen accidents on the roads of New Jersey.