Hackensack – Stolen Car Chase Ends in Crash

Police are still looking for one of the suspects in a stolen car chase that ended in a crash in Hackensack Thursday morning, April 9.

According to reports from police, 48 year-old Antonio Singletary was behind the wheel of a 2017 Lincoln MKZ that police officers tried to pullover at around 9 a.m. Instead of stopping, Singletary sped away southbound on Polifly Road, colliding into a light pole, then made a left onto eastbound Route 80.

Singletary then tried to merge onto Route 17 but the vehicle struck a curb.

Three occupants inside the vehicle then bailed out, and tried to escape. Police were able to grab two of them, but Singletary was able to escape.

Police released the two after confirming that they had no idea that the vehicle was stolen. One of the occupants was treated for minor cuts, but is expected to be okay.

Hackensack police on Thursday obtained an arrest warrant charging Singletary with eluding, receiving stolen property and resisting arrest. They also wrote out a dozen traffic summonses.

We’re glad no one was seriously hurt in this incident. We hope the suspect is caught soon.

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.