>Date Published: 2019/12/17
A driver in East Brunswick sustained various injuries after his vehicle plowed through a traffic light and flipped on Route 18 last Thursday.
According to a report from East Brunswick police, the driver, a 29 year-old man from Monroe, was traveling southbound on route 18 at around 3 p.m. when the driver suddenly crossed through the intersection of Route 18 and Edgeboro Road and struck a center median. The force of the impact sent the car into a traffic light, taking it out and knocking it over onto the southbound lanes.
The driver sustained minor injuries and was taken to Robert Wood Johnson Hospital for treatment.
We would like to send our sympathies to the driver injured in this crash. We wish him a speedy recovery and hope he is more diligent on the road next time.
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.
Written by: Brach Eichler Injury Lawyers