Little Ferry – Police Car Hit by Drunk Driver on Route 46

An intoxicated motorist was hurt after his vehicle crashed into a Little Ferry police car last Saturday, November 9.

Little Ferry police officers, Officer Joseph Montemurro and his partner Sgt. Michael Derwin were conducting a sobriety test on a drunk driver of a Lexus at the Liberty Street intersection at around 2:40 a.m. when their parked police cruiser was struck by a Honda driven by 44 year-old Franz Rivadeneyra of Prospect Park.

Rivadeneyra was found to have suffered minor injuries and was also found to be driving while intoxicated. The driver of the Lexus and Rivadenerya were both arrested on DWI charges.

We’re thankful no one was severely injured in this accident ans we hope the drivers learned their lesson.

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.