Fairfield, NJ – One Killed in Wreck on Fairton-Gouldtown Rd
Fairfield, NJ (April 10, 2024) – A woman from South Jersey lost her life Wednesday, April 10, when she was ejected from a vehicle during a crash at an intersection in Cumberland County.
Reports show that a Jeep Wrangler was headed north on Fairton-Gouldtown Road in Fairfield just before 4:30 p.m. when the driver ran a stop sign at the intersection with Route 49, New Jersey police said. The Jeep crashed head-on with another vehicle headed west on Route 49, then struck an SUV that was stopped in the southbound lane of Fairton-Gouldtown Road. A passenger who was in the rear of the jeep at the time of the crash, identified as 69-year-old Delia Lugo, of Mullica Hill, was ejected from the vehicle. She sustained fatal injuries due to the incident. The driver of the Jeep, front-seat passenger, and the driver of the other vehicle were moderately injured in the accident. They were all transported to an area medical center for treatment. Authorities in Fairfield continue to investigate.
We want to offer our sincere condolences to the family of the deceased victim at this time.
New Jersey Car Crashes
Car accidents are one of the main causes of death among individuals in the Garden State. Yearly, countless people end up suffering injuries that eventually cause them to lose their lives due to auto collisions in New Jersey. Some of these injuries include brain injuries and spinal cord injuries.
Car crashes occur throughout the state of New Jersey at an alarming rate. Every year, hundreds of thousands of collisions occur there. These wrecks occur under countless circumstances, however, the majority of them are caused by negligent driving. Some common forms of negligent driving include ignoring traffic signals and stop signs, improper turns, failing to yield, and behaviors such as distraction, intoxication, and speeding.
If you have recently lost a loved one in a collision caused by the actions of a negligent driver, Sometimes, a Fairfield wrongful death attorney can help you preserve your legal rights and exercise them in order to collect full and fair financial compensation. Filing a wrongful death claim is definitely in your best interest, especially if you believe your loved one’s crash was caused by a negligent driver.
Turn to the skilled attorneys at the personal injury law office of Metro Law if you have recently lost someone you love due to the negligent actions of another person. Our team of lawyers have worked for decades to help crash victims and their loved ones recover in numerous ways. We will stop at nothing to get you the financial compensation and justice you deserve during this difficult time in your life.
Call our experienced personal injury law office at 800-469-6476 to get started on your case. We do not charge you anything unless you are able to collect compensation that can help you recover. We offer free consultations and will thoroughly investigate your claim. We will hold negligent parties accountable for their actions so they are less likely to hurt others in the future. Contact our firm to learn more about our ability to help you recover from the difficult aftermath of your recent collision.
