Passenger Killed, Driver in Critical Condition After Crash News

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Written by: Brach Eichler Injury Lawyers Last Updated : February 4, 2022

JERSEY CITY, NJ – A man was killed, and another was critically injured after a car crashed into a guardrail in Jersey City early this morning, according to the Daily Voice.

The crash occurred near the split on Columbus Drive at about 3:30 a.m., when a 30-year-old man from Jersey City, operating a 1996 Honda Civic, collided with a guardrail.

A passenger, 30-year-old Jersey City man Jesus Gonzalez, was pronounced dead at the scene.

The driver was taken to the hospital with critical, life-threatening injuries. His identity was not immediately released.

The accident remains under investigation at this time, and those with any information on the crash are asked to contact the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office at 201-915-1345.

The New Jersey car accident attorneys of Brach Eichler Injury Lawyers provide these blog posts to keep our neighbors informed about accidents across the Garden State. They should not be construed as legal advice. However, if you or someone you love has been injured on the road and someone else is at fault, we would like to discuss your case with you. Contact us today to begin a free, no-obligation consultation.

Published February 28, 2021
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