Burlington County, NJ – Car vs Semi Crash Takes 1 Life, Injures 1 Other on I-295 near Elbow Ln
Burlington County, NJ (November 21, 2022) – A 31-year-old man lost his life on Sunday, November 20, in Burlington County. He was involved in a two-vehicle accident that also caused one woman serious injuries.
Reports show the wreck happened on Interstate 295 in Burlington Township. The fatal accident happened near milepost 46.6 just before Elbow Lane. It was reported to dispatchers at around 3:30 a.m.
Information from the New Jersey State Police shows that a man from Florence Township was traveling in a Chevrolet Equinox headed north when he rear-ended a Freightliner M2 semi. First responders rushed the injured victim to an area hospital where he later died.
His passenger was identified as a female, age 27, from Hampton, VA. She suffered serious injuries in the accident and was transported to Cooper Trauma Center. Her current medical condition remains uncertain at this time.
Police stated that the semi-truck driver sustained no injuries in the accident. Police continue to investigate the details of the incident.
We would like to offer our sincere condolences to the family of the deceased victim. We hope for the full recovery of the injured woman.
New Jersey Semi Truck Accidents
Every year, the state of New Jersey sees tens of thousands of auto accidents. A percentage of these involve semi-trucks. Auto accidents that involve semi-trucks are almost always more severe than crashes that involved only passenger vehicles. This is due to the massive size and weight of semi-trucks compared to passenger cars. Semis are about 20 to 30 times heavier than cars, posing a serious threat to anyone who becomes involved in an accident with them.
Many of these accidents result in injuries and fatalities. In the US, over 3 million people are injured in car wrecks per year. Each day, over 17,000 auto accidents take place in the United States. Approximately 7,500 people sustain serious injuries and approximately 100 people lose their lives. Auto accidents take the lives of over 40,000 people annually. This is approximately the same number of people who are killed by guns every year.
When you or someone you love has sustained injuries in an auto accident, you may be faced with a plethora of difficulties. Painful injuries, financial problems, and emotional stress may be weighing you down and keeping you from your usual everyday life. You deserve to be able to make a full recovery after you’re seriously hurt in an accident, especially if it was caused by another person.
Negligent drivers cause millions of injuries and thousands of deaths every single year in the United States. Distracted driving is the most prevalent form of driver negligence in the US. This is due to the use of smartphones. The number of people who choose to text and drive has skyrocketed in the past ten years.
Being seriously hurt because of the actions of a negligent driver can be painful and frustrating. While you’re stuck in the hospital recovering, you won’t be able to work and make a living. This can cause you to fall behind on your bills, which can be overly stressful.
Depending on the details of your wreck, you may be able to file a personal injury claim for financial compensation. If you are under the impression that a negligent driver caused your accident, you should call a personal injury lawyer in New Jersey.
A truck crash attorney in Burlington from Metro Law will be able to help you file a claim if you believe that your injuries were the result of another driver’s careless actions. Driver intoxication, distraction, and fatigue are all different dangerous forms of negligence that can lead to serious injuries or worse.
You can call our law office at (800) 469-6476 to explore the legal options available to 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.
