Newark – Four Hurt in Two-Car Crash at East Ward

Police are still investigating the circumstances around the two-car crash in Newark’s East Ward that injured four people last Friday, November 8.

According to preliminary investigations done by police, a vehicle traveling along Somme street crashed into a vehicle on Market street at around 7:50 p.m.

Emergency Medical Services who arrived at the scene determined that four victims suffered from injuries and required medical treatment. The four victims were taken to a nearby hospital.

The cause of the crash remains under investigation.

We would like to send our sympathies to the victims involved in the crash. We know how stressful it is to deal with injuries from vehicular crashes. We wish they recover well from their injuries.

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.