Clifton, NJ – Andres Valencia-Castano Killed in Accident on Garden State Pkwy
Clifton, NJ (December 4, 2023) – A man identified as 33-year-old Andres Valencia-Castano lost his life in a crash that happened in Clifton on Sunday, December 3. Preliminary reports show the incident took place on the Garden State Parkway between a Dodge minivan and a Dodge pickup truck. The minivan was reportedly parked on the shoulder of the parkway near milepost 155.7 when it was struck by the pickup truck that was headed north at the time. Police say the accident took place shortly before 4:00 a.m. Castano, the driver of the minivan, lost his life as a result of the collision. The Dodge pickup’s driver, as well as one passenger, were sent to the hospital with moderate injuries. At least two lanes of the parkway were closed Sunday morning while emergency responders worked at the scene. Authorities in Clifton continue to investigate.
Our thoughts are with everyone involved. We want to offer our sincere condolences to the family of the deceased victim at this time.
New Jersey Traffic Accidents
Every single year, millions of auto accidents are reported in the United States. In one recent year, over 6 million accidents were reported. Of those crashes, approximately 3 million people sustained injuries serious enough to send them to the emergency room. Sadly, more than 40,000 individuals die per year due to severe car crashes. These numbers are alarming, and even more so when we consider the causes of these crashes. Car accidents can happen for many different reasons; however, in the past decade, driver negligence has become the most prevalent reason accidents occur.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that over 92% of auto accidents in the United States happen because of negligent driving. Negligent drivers endanger themselves and everyone around them. Intoxication, distraction, fatigue, and speeding are common forms of driver negligence seen in the United States. at this point in time, however, driver distraction is the most commonly displayed form of driver negligence. This probably goes without saying, but this is most likely due to the ever-increasing popularity of smartphones in our society. Drivers who are distracted by their phones cost more accidents than anyone else.
If you or a loved one have sustained serious injuries due to the actions of a distracted or otherwise negligent driver, you deserve to be compensated. You should not have to pay for injuries imposed upon you by another person’s careless, reckless, or negligent actions. A car crash lawyer from Metro Law can help you learn more about the steps needed to take to file a personal injury claim. When you file a personal injury claim with a skilled and experienced personal injury or wrongful lawyer in Clifton, you greatly increase your chances of being able to financially recover from your crash without going broke. If you have lost someone you love due to the reckless acts of another, a Windsor Township wrongful death attorney can help you collect compensation for funeral costs and more.
Call Metro Law at (800) 469-6476 to learn more about how we can help you recover. We work on contingency which means you owe us nothing unless you are awarded full and fair financial compensation for your injuries and losses.