Howell Twp, NJ – One Life Taken by Crash on Lanes Mill Rd near Lanes Pond Rd, Four Injured

Howell Twp, NJ (September 7, 2023) – A man from Lakewood, age 51, lost his life in a collision while four others sustained injuries in Howell Township. Reports show the incident occurred just after 11:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 6. 

The wreck was reported on Lanes Mill Road near Lanes Pond Road when an SUV was heading east. The man was operating the vehicle when he left the roadway while attempting to negotiate a curve and struck a concrete mailbox. 

The collision forced the SUV to spin around, hit a brick wall, and turn over. The driver became trapped inside the vehicle where he lost his life at the scene. Two children and two adults inside the vehicle at the time of the collision sustained injuries. They were transported to an area medical center for treatment. 

The identities of the involved individuals have not been reported at this time. 

Police continue to investigate. 

We want to offer our sincere condolences to the family of the deceased victim at this time. We hope for the quick and complete recovery of the injured victims.

New Jersey Car Wrecks

Road collisions have become a frequent and problematic issue across the nation. In fact, car crashes are a common cause of fatalities among individuals across the US. Statistics show that individuals aged 15-20 most often suffer injuries or lose their lives in car crashes in the United States. More than 40,000 lives are cut short yearly in the US, and approximately 6 million collisions occur per year. The statistics are alarming, especially when we consider the main cause of car wrecks that happen across the nation. Driver negligence has risen to the top of the list of reasons that car crashes take place in the US. Things like driver distraction, intoxication, speeding, and fatigue cause millions of vehicle accidents every single year.

For example, more than 400,000 car crashes happen yearly across the United States because of drivers who are distracted. Distracted driving is dangerous and even deadly, as it takes around 3,000 American lives per year. Another common form of driver negligence seen among American drivers is speeding. When an auto accident happens due to speeding, drivers often do not have enough time to skillfully react, which can result in injurious and even fatal accidents. Every year, 11,000 individuals lose their lives because of accidents caused by speeding. 

If you have lost someone you love in a fatal accident caused by a negligent driver, you should be able to collect financial compensation that can help you cover the costs related to funeral care and more. Contact a car accident attorney from the law office of Metro Law at  (800) 469-6476 at your earliest convenience to learn more about your legal right toward financial compensation. You may be eligible to collect compensation for a long list of damages, ranging from pain and suffering to medical bills. A car crash lawyer from our firm is ready and waiting to take your call to help you learn how we can assist you in your recovery. Our firm does not charge upfront fees or out-of-pocket costs, and we only get paid if you are able to collect full and fair financial compensation for your losses and damages. This means that you have nothing to lose by contacting our firm and seeing if you qualify for financial compensation for your losses and damages.