Ridgewood – Police Cruiser Collides into Civilian’s Car
Authorities are looking into the circumstances of a two-vehicle crash that involved a police cruiser and a civilian car Monday morning, April 6.
According to reports from the Ridgewood Police Chief Jacqueline Luthcke, the patrol car was traveling southbound on Ackerman Avenue and was responding to a call. The police car approached another vehicle and began to pass on its left. The driver of the other car then made a left in order to get out of the way of the police vehicle.
Upon turning, the civilian’s vehicle was struck by the patrol car. The patrol car had heavy front-end damage, and the other vehicle sustained severe damage on the rear driver side.
The civilian driver sustained minor injuries but refused medical attention. No other injuries were reported.
We’re glad no one was seriously hurt in this crash. We hope the victims involved aren’t too badly shaken up.
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.
If someone you care about was killed or severely injured in an accident, there may be a lot going through your head. The NJ injury attorneys of Brach Eichler Trial Lawyers have helped people like you fight for justice. We will discuss all of your legal options with you, free of charge. Call (973) 364-8300 to get in touch with one of our knowledgeable attorneys.
Note: This blog reports on the types of cases our firm has extensive experience handling. It is painful to learn of the prevalence of these serious accidents, and it is our sincere hope that future catastrophes can be avoided. Our blog posts are written from scouring recent news stories. As more information is revealed, these stories may be updated. If the information in this blog article is outdated or false, please let us know so we can add updates or corrections.
Disclaimer: By showing the frequency of these serious accidents, Brach Eichler Trial Lawyers hopes that more will be done to prevent them. Another aim is to give readers information that can be used to help them reduce the likelihood they are involved in a serious accident. Content on our blog is not legal advice.
