Freehold, NJ – Daniel Kaplan Loses Life in 7-Car Wreck on Rt 9

Freehold, NJ (December 7, 2023) – As previously reported, a fatal traffic accident happened in Freehold on Tuesday morning, December 5. The incident involved 7 vehicles and took at the intersection of Route 9 and Route 33 at approximately 10:30 a.m., according to reports. All individuals who suffered injuries were in separate vehicles, including three people who have not been identified, and one individual who lost their life. 

The individual who was killed in the crash was identified as  Daniel Kaplan of Freehold. Witness statements showed that a driver collided with several vehicles waiting at a red light. 

We want to offer our sincere condolences to the family of Daniel Kaplan at this time. 

Fatal Car Crashes in New Jersey

Fatal crashes in the state of New Jersey take the lives of hundreds of people each year. Unfortunately, any type of collision has the potential to cause serious harm to others involved. When multiple vehicles collide, those involved in the accident are more likely to suffer more significant injuries.

There are several reasons why accidents involving multiple vehicles tend to be more devastating. To begin, the impact of the collision is usually much greater when there are several vehicles involved. This is because any particular vehicle can be struck multiple times by others, resulting in a more severe impact.

Additionally, these accidents often involve much higher speeds than other vehicle accidents. One or more vehicles involved in the crash may be traveling at a high rate of speed during the impact. This can increase the severity of injuries that are suffered.

Finally, if a larger vehicle, such as a truck, bus, or SUV, is involved, there is an even greater chance of suffering severe injuries in an accident. Additionally, the majority of these wrecks are caused by drivers who act negligently while behind the wheel. Some common forms of driver negligence include intoxication, distraction, fatigue, and speeding. Every year, more than 5 million car accidents in the United States happen due to the actions of distracted drivers. In New Jersey specifically, hundreds of thousands of car wrecks occur yearly, the majority of which are caused by negligent drivers. At this point in time, the most common reasons car crashes happen in the Garden State are speeding and driver intoxication.

Regrettably, countless innocent people die as a result of vehicle collisions in our state each year. If your loved one has died, you may be able to file a wrongful death claim against the party who is responsible. A Freehold wrongful death attorney can help you take legal action following the loss of your loved one.

If you have lost a loved one as a result of the vehicle crash, you may have legal options to pursue. Our skilled and knowledgeable legal team at Metro Law is here to help. Our lawyers to meet with you at your earliest convenience for a free consultation. Call our New Jersey personal injury law firm today at 800-469-6476 to discuss your case and the legal options that are available to help you move forward.