Toms River, NJ – Six Injured in Three-Car Accident on Rt 9 near Hecht Dr
Toms River, NJ (May 22, 2023) – Several people were hurt on Sunday evening, May 21, in a three-car crash that occurred in Toms River. Authorities report the incident took place at around 7:40 p.m. on Route 9.
Six individuals were injured in the accident that took place at the intersection near Hecht Drive. An initial investigation showed that a vehicle was headed south on Route 9 when it lost control and collided with another car, pushing it off of the road and into a driveway exit, where it struck a third vehicle.
Among the three vehicles, six people sustained injuries. All six were transported to area hospitals, three to Jersey Shore University Medical Center in Neptune, and three to Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus and Community Medical Center.
The Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office, the New Jersey State Diversion team, and Ocean County Sheriff CSI responded to the scene. The Toms River Traffic Safety Unit and the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office are currently investigating the details of the crash.
Our thoughts are with those involved in hopes of a full recovery.
Nothing further has been reported at this time.
New Jersey Car Accidents
Car accidents happen in the state of New Jersey daily. On average, the state sees hundreds of thousands of car crashes reported per year that injure and take the lives of numerous victims. Unfortunately, the majority of the auto collisions reported in New Jersey and throughout the country are the result of driver negligence. In the past decade or so, driver negligence/error has become the leading reason car accidents occur throughout the United States. This is most likely due to the ever-increasing popularity of smartphones and people’s need to be on them 24/7.
If the actions of a negligent driver have hurt you or someone you love, you deserve to be compensated for the damages and losses you may be facing. You may be dealing with many problems following your accident, such as lost wages, painful injuries, loss of enjoyment of life, depression, anxiety, and more. These damages and more may be eligible for financial compensation when you file a personal injury claim with a car crash attorney in Manchester.
The car crash lawyers in Toms River from Metro Law have decades of experience helping injured accident victims and their family members to make full financial recoveries after being hurt by the actions of negligent drivers. At Metro Law, it is our personal and professional duty to help our clients who have been hurt by driver negligence to return their lives as close to normal as possible. We wish to help you file a personal injury claim for compensation so you don’t have to worry about your finances while you recover from painful injuries and emotional stress/turmoil.
Our law firm has been working for many years to ensure the protection of our client’s legal rights during difficult times like these. You should never need to worry about how you’re going to pay for injuries that were caused by someone else’s negligent actions. You can reach our law firm by calling 800-469-6476.
