Injuries Reported in Crash on Rte 22 in Readington Twp, NJ

Readington Township, NJ (July 2, 2026) – Readington Township Police responded to a vehicle collision with injuries at the intersection of Route 22 and Coddington Road on Thursday, July 2.

Officers arrived at the scene shortly after 12:14 p.m. and confirmed that injuries had been reported in the wreck.

No additional details about the crash have been made public. The investigation into the cause remains active. 

We hope for a smooth recovery for everyone involved.

How Is Fault Determined When It's Disputed After a Crash in Readington Twp, NJ?

When fault is disputed after a crash, New Jersey relies on the police report, driver statements, physical evidence like skid marks and vehicle damage, and any available traffic camera or witness accounts to piece together what happened.

Insurance companies for each driver typically conduct their own investigation, and it's common for the two sides to reach different conclusions about who caused the crash. This can leave injured drivers waiting longer for treatment to be covered or facing pressure to accept a settlement that doesn't reflect the full cost of their injuries, which may include ongoing physical therapy, missed work, or complications that surface weeks later.

Because New Jersey follows a modified comparative negligence rule, a driver can still recover damages even if they're found partially at fault, as long as their share of responsibility stays under 51 percent, though any award gets reduced by that percentage. 

Untangling conflicting accounts frequently benefits from someone who knows how to request traffic camera footage, track down witnesses, or bring in an accident reconstruction specialist before evidence disappears, and a car accident lawyer can help make sure a fault determination doesn't unfairly shift blame onto an injured driver just to limit an insurer's payout.

At Metro Law, we have worked with drivers across Hunterdon County who found themselves facing car accident claims. We can review your story closely to evaluate what next legal steps may be available for you. 

If you have been involved in a crash and have doubts about what to do next, you can call Metro Law at (800) 469-6476 to talk directly with our team.