Berkeley, NJ – 81-Year-Old Man Killed in Head-on Crash on Pinewald Keswick Rd

Berkeley, NJ (November 23, 2022) – An 81-year-old man from Whiting was killed in a head-on accident in Berkeley on Tuesday afternoon, November 22. At around 2:41 p.m., emergency crews were sent to the scene to render aid and investigate. 

Sources say the incident occurred in the 800 block of Pinewald Keswick Road when a 61-year-old woman from Whiting, driving a 2019 Honda HRV, left her own lane and hit a 2010 Honda Fit head-on. 

Police in Berkeley, along with Manchester EMS, rendered medical aid to both drivers, however, the man lost his life at the scene. The woman was transported to the Jersey Shore Medical Center, according to reports. 

The crash is currently being investigated by the Berkeley Township Traffic Safety Bureau. 

We would like to offer our sincere condolences to the family of the deceased victim at this time. 

New Jersey Car Accidents

Car accidents cause injuries for millions of people every year in the United States. Sadly, tens of thousands lose their lives in traffic accidents in the US yearly. On average, more than 40,000 people are killed in vehicle crashes every year in the country. Approximately 60,000 people are hurt in car wrecks in New Jersey every year, more than a lot of other states. 

Wondering how you’re going to recover from a serious car accident can be stressful and scary. Your injuries may be costing you a fortune while keeping you from work, which can be a burden all on its own. When you’re stuck in the hospital, you may have to undergo invasive and exhausting medical procedures that can cost a lot of money. You may not be able to live your life how you see fit due to your injuries, which can cause depression and anxiety. 

These problems and more may arise after you’ve been hurt in a serious car crash. You don’t have to deal with this on your own. A car crash attorney in New Jersey will be able to help you get the care you need to recover, be it medical care, mental health care, and the financial compensation to pay for it. 

The skilled lawyers at the Metro Law offices have been working for decades to help those who have been hurt by negligent drivers. Negligent driving is a serious problem in the United States, causing millions of people to become injured every year. 

Distracted driving, fatigued driving, and intoxicated driving are the three leading types of driver negligence that currently plague the roads in the United States. No matter how many safety precautions you take while behind the wheel, unfortunately, you cannot predict the behavior of other drivers on the road. 

If you have recently lost someone you love in a fatal auto accident caused by a negligent driver, you should contact Metro Law as soon as you can to learn about how you may be eligible to collect financial compensation for the damages you face in relation to their wreck. Funeral costs, medical care, vehicle repairs, and more may be able to be compensated for in court when you file a wrongful death claim with an attorney. 

No one deserves to suffer serious injuries at the hand of a reckless, negligent, or careless driver. Allow a car crash attorney to get you the compensation you deserve after being hurt by another person’s negligent actions. 

If you were hurt by a negligent driver, contact our car accident lawyers in New Jersey at (800) 469-6476 to see how we can help you.

Notes: Outside sources were used in the creation of this post including news bulletins and first-hand accounts of the accident and injuries involved. As a result, the details of the accident presented have not been independently verified. If you have identified any false information in the story or would like the post to be removed, please inform us immediately, and we will correct the information or remove the post. 

Disclaimer: As a member of the local community, we at Metro Law strive to improve the overall safety and quality of life for everyone who lives in our beloved state. We are extremely saddened by these accidents but hope that through an awareness of these dangers, those in our community will take precautions to avoid these accidents. This is not a solicitation for business, and this information should not be misconstrued as medical or legal advice. We wish only the best and quickest recovery to all those involved in the accident. The photos depicted in this post are not from the actual accident scene.