South Hackensack – Route 80 Rollover Leaves Driver with Minor Injuries

Police are surprised that the driver of a vehicle that rolled over in Route 80 early Friday morning, January 17, only sustained minor injuries.

According to police reports, the vehicle was traveling westbound on Route 80 at around 4:30 a.m., when it missed the Exit 65 ramp, crashing through a fence and a creek, before coming to rest on Wesley Street.

When emergency responders arrived at the scene, they found the driver inside the vehicle, only suffering from minor injuries. The driver was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment.

The exit was closed for a couple of hours while police investigated the scene.

We are glad the driver only sustained minor injuries in this crash. We wish him a speedy recovery and hope he is more diligent on the road next time.

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.