A driver and a juvenile passenger were heavily injured after a crash on Corkhill Road causes their vehicle to roll down an embankment Sunday night, October 27.
Preliminary investigation done by Franklin Police revealed that the vehicle was traveling southbound on Corkhill Road at around 7:10 p.m. when the driver lost control of the vehicle. The driver tried to regain control of the vehicle as the vehicle crossed over the center line of the roadway, police added.
The vehicle then went off the roadway completely, going down a steep downward grade near the Ogdensburg border. The car then struck a traffic sign and an embankment, overturning before striking a concrete wall. The vehicle continued to overturn, going over heavy brush, then finally hitting a block retaining wall and vinyl fence surrounding some pool equipment from a nearby residence.
The juvenile passenger was ejected from the vehicle while the vehicle was overturning, while the driver remained in the vehicle. Both the driver and the juvenile passenger sustained critical injuries from the crash. They were transported to Morristown Medical Center for treatment.
The cause of the crash remains under investigation.
We would like to send our sincerest sympathies to the victims of the crash. We know how difficult it is to deal with heavy injuries from a car accident, and we hope for their speedy recovery. Car accidents are more prevalent during the colder seasons, as road conditions may not be the best due to weather conditions. Lowe visibility also contributes to accidents, giving drivers less time to react to obstacles that may suddenly appear on the roadway. We urge drivers to be more vigilant when driving during the colder seasons, and to also be prepared before going on the roadway. Being prepared can help drivers stay on top of situations which may put them in a crash otherwise.
If someone you care about was killed or severely injured in an accident, there may be a lot going through your head. The NJ injury attorneys of Brach Eichler Trial Lawyers have helped people like you fight for justice. We will discuss all of your legal options with you, free of charge. Call (973) 364-8300 to get in touch with one of our knowledgeable attorneys.
Note: This blog reports on the types of cases our firm has extensive experience handling. It is painful to learn of the prevalence of these serious accidents, and it is our sincere hope that future catastrophes can be avoided. Our blog posts are written from scouring recent news stories. As more information is revealed, these stories may be updated. If the information in this blog article is outdated or false, please let us know so we can add updates or corrections.
Disclaimer: By showing the frequency of these serious accidents, Brach Eichler Trial Lawyers hopes that more will be done to prevent them. Another aim is to give readers information that can be used to help them reduce the likelihood they are involved in a serious accident. Content on our blog is not legal advice.
