The accident happened on Route 4 near Route 17 during the rain on Friday night. The Hamburg resident’s 2015 Subaru legacy began hydroplaning in the westbound lanes. It hit a fire hydrant, overturned, and slammed into a tree.
Authorities found the vehicle with the driver’s side down and the woman trapped inside.
She was transported to a hospital in Hackensack. She suffered a head injury in the crash that was not considered life-threatening.
Authorities said the driver was lucky to not have more severe injuries and advised drivers to slow down, allow extra travel time, and beware of the wet road conditions.
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Note: This blog reports on the types of cases our firm has extensive experience handling. It is painful to learn of the prevalence of these serious accidents, and it is our sincere hope that future catastrophes can be avoided. Our blog posts are written from scouring recent news stories. As more information is revealed, these stories may be updated. If the information in this blog article is outdated or false, please let us know so we can add updates or corrections.
Disclaimer: By showing the frequency of these serious accidents, Brach Eichler Injury Lawyers hopes that more will be done to prevent them. Another aim is to give readers information that can be used to help them reduce the likelihood they are involved in a serious accident. Content on our blog is not legal advice.
Written by: Brach Eichler Injury Lawyers Last Updated : November 28, 2021
