Paramus, NJ – One Killed, One Hurt in Accident on Garden State Pkwy near milepost 161.4
Paramus, NJ (September 25, 2023) – A man from Bergen County was killed in a collision in Paramus on Sunday morning, September 24.
The crash happened when the 20-year-old man was headed south on the Garden State Parkway at around 2:45 a.m. when his vehicle left the roadway near milepost 161.4. It then went through a guard rail and down an embankment just before striking multiple trees.
A 20-year-old female who was also present in the vehicle at the time was severely injured. Neither of their names has been reported at this time.
Police in Paramus continue to investigate the details of the incident.
We want to offer our sincere condolences to the family of the deceased victim at this time.
We hope for the full recovery of the injured victim.
New Jersey Car Crashes
Car crashes happen constantly in the United States and throughout the state of New Jersey. Surprisingly, over 17,000 auto collisions happen across the nation daily, causing approximately 7,500 people to sustain injuries and taking the lives of over 100. A lot of crashes occur due to inclement weather and vehicle problems. However, most of the auto accidents reported in the United States can be attributed to driver negligence. Negligent driving, especially in the past ten years, has become a problematic issue in the US and throughout the state of New Jersey. It was recently reported by the National Highway Traffic Safety Association that more than 90% of reported auto collisions in the United States are caused by negligent drivers.
So many different forms of negligent driving exist, however, the most prevalent among American drivers include fatigue, intoxication, distraction, and speeding. Drivers who allow themselves to become distracted while behind the wheel cause over 400,000 auto collisions per year. Sadly, these crashes end the lives of around 3,000 people annually. Also, fatigued driving is behind over 100,000 vehicle accidents every year and speeding causes approximately 11,000 annual deaths. Sadly, the majority of injurious and deadly crashes in the United States are preventable and caused by drivers who are careless, reckless, and otherwise negligent.
When you or a loved one has been hurt in a negligently caused accident, you should be able to recover without worrying about your finances. You may be faced with many different burdens related to your financial situation, possibly stemming from medical bills, vehicle repairs, and more. A car crash lawyer can help you get the financial compensation you need to cover all of the costs that stem from your crash, and maybe even help you collect compensation for intangible damages like pain, suffering, and more.
At Metro Law, we have been working with injured crash victims for over 30 years. Our main goal is to help them recover as quickly and seamlessly as possible. If you have been hurt by the actions of a negligent driver, call our law office at (800) 469-6476 to learn about how we can help you recover financially from your recent accident.
If the absolute worst has happened, and you have lost a loved one in a fatal collision caused by negligence, a wrongful death lawyer in Paramus can help you collect compensation for all of the aforementioned damages, as well as funeral costs, pain, suffering, and more. Contact our law office as soon as you can to speak with a skilled lawyer who can aid you during this difficult time.
