Mount Laurel, NJ - Pedestrian Killed in Truck Accident Behind Wal-Mart

Mount Laurel, NJ (November 18, 2022) - Officers from the Burlington County Police Department were called to the scene of a fatal truck accident on Thursday, November 17th. 

The crash took place in the rear parking lot of the Walmart on Route 73 in Mount Laurel at about 11:30 a.m. when a pedestrian was hit and killed by the driver of a tractor-trailer. The victim’s name is being withheld pending family notification.

Police are still working to determine what caused the accident.  

No additional details have been released at this time. 

We would like to offer our deepest condolences to the family of the deceased victim at this time.

Truck Accident Injuries in New Jersey

There are several types of compensation available to those injured in commercial truck accidents that go beyond standard medical costs, although these current and projected expenses will comprise the majority of any settlement award.  

Commercial truck crashes can lead to more than just serious financial hurdles, they can also damage the quality of your relationship with your significant other and result in considerable emotional and mental burdens.

Along with medical expenses, other forms of damage recovery include:

• Personal property damage
• Lost wages
• Reduced earnings
• Caregiver expenses

• Reduced enjoyment of life
• Loss of fellowship
• Physical pain
• Emotional despair

If you were injured in a Mount Laurel truck accident and you feel operator negligence or a third party is to blame, contact our New Jersey commercial truck accident lawyers at (800) 469-6476 to see what legal options are open to you.

Notes: Outside sources were used in the creation of this post including news bulletins and first-hand accounts of the accident and injuries involved. As a result, the details of the accident presented have not been independently verified. If you have identified any false information in the story or would like the post to be removed, please inform us immediately, and we will correct the information or remove the post. 

Disclaimer: As a member of the local community, we at metrolaw.com/ strive to improve the overall safety and quality of life for everyone who lives in our beloved state. We are extremely saddened by these accidents but hope that through an awareness of these dangers, those in our community will take precautions to avoid these accidents. This is not a solicitation for business, and this information should not be misconstrued as medical or legal advice. We wish only the best and quickest recovery to all those involved in the accident. The photos depicted in this post are not from the actual accident scene.