>Date Published: 2020/04/14
Police in Jersey City are looking into the circumstances of a crash involving a Jersey City police officer that occurred late Friday night, April 10.
According to reports from the preliminary investigation, police officers were dispatched to the area of Tonnelle Avenue and Newark Avenue at around 10:40 p.m. after reports of a vehicle colliding into a pole at the location.
When emergency responders arrived at the scene, they assisted the officer out of the heavily damaged vehicle. The police officer was then taken to a nearby hospital for treatment of injuries determined to be non-life-threatening.
Officials have not released the cause of the crash as of writing.
We would like to send our sympathies to the officer injured in this crash. We hope the officer recovers from their injuries as quickly 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