Wallington – Driver Hospitalized in Crash Outside MVC

A driver was transported to a hospital after a single-car crash outside the local MVC office early Thursday morning, February 13.

According to reports from the initial investigation, the victim was driving in a 2004 Honda Accord on Main Avenue when the driver lost control of the vehicle, crashing just outside of the MVC office at around 4:15 a.m.

When emergency responders arrived at the scene, they found the driver unconscious inside the vehicle. The driver soon regained consciousness and was taken to Hackensack University Medical Center for treatment of minor injuries.

The cause remains under investigation.

We would like to send our sympathies to the driver injured in this incident. We wish the driver a speed yrecovery from their injuries.

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.