Woodbridge, NJ – Victims Hurt in Vehicle Crash on Jersey Trnpke at I-80

Woodbridge, NJ (December 16, 2022) – On Friday, December 16, a collision occurred on the New Jersey Turnpike, according to Woodbridge police. At least two persons reportedly sustained injuries in the collision.

A tractor-trailer and two passenger cars were involved in the accident, which occurred at around 4:55 p.m. on the New Jersey Turnpike outside of Elizabeth and near I-80. As a result of the incident, one of the vehicles caught fire, and Woodbridge Police requested the assistance of local firemen.

At least two wounded persons were transported to a nearby hospital in an ambulance. The identity of the victims has not been disclosed, nor is their current condition known.

The Woodbridge Police Department has initiated an investigation that will continue this week.

The injured victims are in our thoughts, and we wish them a full recovery.

Multi-Vehicle Crashes in New Jersey

In order for a plaintiff to be awarded damages in a wrongful death lawsuit, it must be shown that the defendant breached the duty of care owed to the dead victim.

In wrongful death claims, the standard of negligence is the course of action that a reasonable person would have taken in the same or similar circumstances. This test is used to identify who is responsible for the victim’s death. Due to the fact that a reasonable person in their situation would have exercised more care or caution, it is likely that the respondent will be held responsible for their conduct.

For instance, if a driver was irresponsible and, as a consequence, violated the law, that driver has breached their duty to the deceased individual.

Metro Law’s New Jersey auto accident lawyers assisted the bereaved families of several hundred individuals who died as a result of illegal activities. These victims’ deaths were the result of criminal conduct or another breach of a duty of care. When a family member must mourn the death of a loved one due to another person’s negligence, the subsequent emotional suffering may be even more heartbreaking. Even if witnessing the death of a loved one is beyond sad, there are legal procedures in place that make it possible to get justice.

In the event that you or a member of your family has been harmed in an accident caused by the carelessness of another driver, please get in touch with our New Jersey personal injury attorneys at (800) 469-6476 to learn more about your legal options.

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.