Old Bridge, NJ – Jason Freeman Killed After Being Run Over in Lot on Perrine Rd
Old Bridge, NJ (December 1, 2022) – A man, age 36, lost his life after being run over multiple times in a business parking lot in Old Bridge. Reports indicate the crash happened just after 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 29.
Authorities say that Jason Freeman, of Middletown, was pronounced deceased at the scene. The Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office is working to discover who is responsible for his death.
Information from preliminary reports states an altercation took place between Jason and another person before the crash happened, and that it was intentional. The victim was run over multiple times before the attacker’s vehicle fled the scene.
The vehicle that struck Freeman was said to be white, though no other details are currently available.
Police in Old Bridge continue to investigate the circumstances of the fatal incident.
Nothing further has been reported at this time.
We would like to offer our sincere condolences to the family of Jason Freeman at this time.
New Jersey Pedestrian Crashes
In New Jersey, pedestrian crashes happen at an alarming rate when compared with other states. The North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority found that over 175 pedestrians lost their lives in one recent year. This fails to include the several hundred pedestrians who survived their accidents but sustained serious injuries after being struck by negligent drivers.
If you or someone in your family has sustained severe injuries or lost their life in a pedestrian collision in New Jersey, you are entitled by law to bring legal action against the person, people, or entity who caused your injuries. While pedestrians are sometimes at fault in their crashes, due to jaywalking, distraction, intoxication, or some other form of negligence, more often than not, drivers cause injurious and fatal pedestrian crashes. Over half the time, it is the driver who fails to yield the right of way to a pedestrian.
Pedestrian safety has become such a problem throughout New Jersey that the NJTPA created a program called Street Smart. This program is designed to inform individuals about pedestrian safety and awareness in an effort to curb these types of accidents.
While traveling, pedestrians are totally unprotected against the force of larger, faster-moving vehicles. This means that each time they travel, they are at risk for severe, catastrophic, or even fatal injuries.
At Metro Law, our pedestrian crash attorneys work diligently to help our clients recover in every way possible after they are hurt by the actions of negligent drivers. In terrible situations where people lose their lives in these accidents, wrongful death lawyers in Old Bridge can help families recover compensation that can help them get their lives back to normal financially. Though we know that nothing like money could ever ease the pain you may be feeling during this time, monetary compensation may at least allow you to focus on your emotional healing and that of your family. Contact one of our New Jersey pedestrian injury lawyers at (800) 469-6476 right away after a pedestrian accident to schedule a free case evaluation.
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 Metro Law 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.