>Date Published: 2019/11/10
A FedEx driver was treated for injuries after being carjacked at gunpoint right after crashing into another vehicle last Monday, November 4.
Police investigating the case said the woman driving the FedEx truck collided with another vehicle on North Stiles Street, near Valley Road at around 6 p.m. She was about to get down and check for damages when a man got out of the vehicle, pulled out a handgun and demanded she hand over the keys to the FedEx truck, police continued.
The carjacked and his accomplice drove off on Raritan Road, with one of them driving the FedEx truck and the other inside the second vehicle.
The driver suffered from minor injuries from the crash, but is expected to be okay.
Linden police is still searching for the carjackers.
We would like to send our sympathies to the driver. We understand the fear and anger she may have felt during the incident. We hope she finds the courage to move forward.
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