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Upper Deerfield– One Killed in Three-Car Crash on Route 77

Upper Deerfield– One Killed in Three-Car Crash on Route 77 >

Date Published: 2020/04/17

Police are still investigating the circumstances surrounding a three-vehicle crash that left one person dead and three others with serious injuries Saturday morning, April 11.

According to reports from the initial investigation, 25 year-old Geremias Velasquez-De Leon from Rosenhayn was in the backseat of a Toyota Corolla when the vehicle was struck by a Hyundai Sonata at around 7 a.m. on Route 77.

The force of the impact caused the Sonata to veer off the roadway and sent the Toyota into a 2011 Toyota Corolla.

Velasquez-De Leon was pronounced dead at the scene, while the drivers of the three vehicles all sustained moderate injuries from the crash.

No charges had been filed and investigation continues.

We would like to send our condolences to the family of the deceased. We hope the victims are able to recover from their injuries quickly.

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.

Written by: Brach Eichler Injury Lawyers
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