Three Hurt in Head-On Crash on Rte 539 in Lacey Twp., NJ

Lacey Township, NJ (September 14, 2026) – Three people were injured on Sunday night, September 13, in a two-vehicle head-on wreck on Route 539 near Mile Marker 16 in Lacey Township.

The Lacey Township Police and other emergency units responded to the two-vehicle collision around 8:50 p.m. and worked to free the occupants and provide care at the roadside. A landing zone was set up nearby to support medical helicopters called in for the more seriously hurt patients.

One patient was taken to a hospital by ground ambulance. Two others were wounded seriously enough to require air transport to separate trauma centers for further treatment.

It is not yet clear what caused the two vehicles to collide. Police continue to investigate the crash. 

We hope everyone affected has a smooth and full recovery.

How Comparative Negligence Works After Crashes in Lacey Township, NJ

New Jersey follows a modified comparative negligence rule in which an injured person can still recover damages as long as they're found less than 51% at fault. However, any award gets reduced by their own share of blame. 

When someone is hurt badly enough to need extended hospital care or specialized treatment at a trauma center, the stakes tied to a fault percentage can be significant.

A driver assigned even a modest share of blame may see their compensation reduced accordingly, which makes early, accurate fact-finding important before insurers settle on a narrative.

That fact-finding tends to rely on physical evidence such as skid marks, vehicle debris fields, event data recorder downloads, and statements from anyone who saw the vehicles before they met.

A car accident lawyer can help preserve this kind of evidence quickly, request the official police report once it's completed, and push back if an insurance company tries to shift more fault onto an injured driver than the facts support.

Insurance companies frequently move fast to lock in a fault determination after a serious wreck, and that determination can shape what compensation looks like for months or years afterward. 

At Metro Law, we can review the evidence and explain how New Jersey's comparative negligence rule might apply to each specific case.

If you or a family member were hurt in a two-vehicle collision and have questions about fault, you can reach Metro Law at (800) 469-6476. Our team is available to walk you through how New Jersey law may shape your claim.