Galloway – Injured Driver Trapped in Vehicle After Crash

An injured driver had to be extricated from his overturned vehicle after a crash on Moss Mill Road in Galloway last Tuesday.

According to Galloway officials, the 69 year-old driver was driving east os Moss Mill Road when the driver’s vehicle lost traction on a curve, hitting a guardrail. The vehicle then struck a utility pole, causing it to snap in two places. The vehicle then overturned, finally resting on its roof.

The driver sustained various injuries that are considered minor, and was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment.

The driver was also given summonses for careless driving and failure to maintain lane.

We would like to send our sympathies to the driver who was injured in this crash. We hope he recovers fast, and that he is more careful on the road.

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.