Upper Pittsgrove – One Dead in Violent Crash

One person was reportedly killed in a crash that involves a box truck and a car in Salem County, Tuesday night, December 3.

According to reports from New Jersey State Police, a box truck was traveling on Shirley Road when it struck a car on the intersection of Shirley Road and Burlington Road just before 7 p.m. The force of the crash sent the box truck and the car through a fence and into the yard of a residence.

When emergency responders arrived, one person was reportedly unresponsive and was declared dead on the scene.

Investigation is still ongoing and the cause of the crash remains unknown.

First and foremost, we would like to send our condolences to the family of the deceased. We hope they find the courage and strength to move on from this tragic accident.

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.