Washington Township – Man Killed in Head-On Collision on Route 47

A 37 year-old man was killed in a head-on collision on Route 47 in Washington Township Monday night, January 13.

According to police from Washington Township, John J. Myers Jr. was driving southbound on Route 47 when his vehicle veered off from the center lane and crash into a northbound SUV at around 8:30 p.m.

When emergency responders arrived on the scene, they found Myers unresponsive behind the wheel. Myers was pronounced dead at the scene. The 50 year-old driver of the SUV sustained minor injuries and was taken to Cooper University Hospital in Camden for treatment.

Police are still investigating what caused the crash.

We would like to send our condolences to the bereaved family. We hope they are able to find the strength to move forward from this incident.

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.