Hackensack, NJ – Two Killed, Two Hurt in Chain Reaction Crash on I-80
Hackensack, NJ (May 22, 2024) – Two people lost their lives and two others were seriously hurt after a multi-vehicle collision occurred on I-80 in Bergen County.
The crash occurred at around 11:30 p.m. near milepost 66.6 when a Toyota SUV struck the curbed median, entered the express lanes, and struck a tractor-trailer. The tractor-trailer then collided with the center concrete median and drove into the westbound express lanes, where it crashed into a box truck. The box truck then caught fire in the westbound local lanes of I-80, taking the lives of the two passengers traveling inside the vehicle. Their identities have not been reported at this time. The driver of the semi-truck, identified as a man from Temple, Texas, age 63, along with one passenger, a man from Killeen, Texas, age 60, sustained injuries and were taken to a local hospital for treatment. Two people in the box truck were also injured. The roadway was closed for approximately four hours while emergency crews were present. Police continue to investigate.
We want to offer our sincere condolences to the families of the deceased. We hope for the full recovery of those with injuries.
New Jersey Traffic Accidents
Car accidents are one of the main causes of death among individuals in the Garden State. Every year, 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, a Hackensack 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 wrongful death attorneys at Metro Law if you have recently lost someone you love due to another person’s negligent actions. Our team of lawyers has 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.
