>Date Published: 2020/01/16
A 93 year-old driver was hospitalized after a two-vehicle collision in an intersection in Englewood Wednesday afternoon, January 15.
According to police reports, the 93 year-old driver was traveling eastbound on Van Nostrand Avenue in her 2007 Lexus and was turning onto southbound Broad Avenue at around 3:30 p.m. when her vehicle was struck by a 2002 Dodge Durango driven by a 35 year-old driver from Belleville. The crash then sent the Lexus into a pole.
The 93 year-old driver was taken to Englewood Hospital and Medical Center for treatment of injuries determined to be non-life-threatening. The driver of the Durango did not sustain injuries.
Summonses are pending, as investigation is still ongoing.
We would like to send our sympathies to the driver injured in this crash. We hope the driver is able to recover from her injuries and is able to return to her family as soon as possible.
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