>Date Published: 2019/11/13
Police are still investigating the cause of a crash on the NJ 138 in Wall Township Tuesday, November 12, that left one person injured.
According to a police statement, their officers responded to a report of a single-car crash that happened on the eastbound ramp of NJ 138 that was headed to NJ 35 southbound. When police arrived, they found the driver with minor injuries and sent the driver to an area hospital for treatment.
The ramp was closed partially while the investigation was underway and was reopened after a few hours.
We would like to send our sympathies to the driver that got hurt in this crash. We understand the pains of dealing with an injury. We hope the driver recovers well.
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