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Lakewood – Minor Injuries Reported in Motor Vehicle Crash

Lakewood – Minor Injuries Reported in Motor Vehicle Crash >

Date Published: 2020/01/16

Minor injuries were reported in a single-car crash that brought down a pole Monday morning, January 13.

According to police reports, a vehicle was traveling on Hope Chapel Road when the driver lost control of the vehicle at around 9 a.m. crashing into a utility pole around the intersection of West country Line Road and Hope Chapel road and causing it to fall on the roadway.

The driver sustained minor injuries in the crash and was brought to a nearby hospital for further evaluation and treatment.

We would like to send our symphaties to the victim injured in this crash. We wish the victim a speedy recovery from their injuries and hope the victim is able to fully recover.

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
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