Woman killed in two-vehicle accident

Posted on July 21st, 2010 No Comments

A 32-year-old woman was killed in a two-car accident on Route 77 in Elk Township.

The woman’s vehicle was heading down Fislerville Road when she failed to stop at a stop sign at an intersection. Her car then collided with a truck owned by Peterbilt. The impact caused her car to be pushed several feet.

The truck driver was taken to the hospital to be treated for injuries. The woman was pronounced dead at the scene by emergency officials. There have been no charges filed and the accident remains under investigation.

The accident occurred the day after a story ran in the newspaper about the dangers of this intersection.

Car accidents can cause serious injury and can change the lives of everyone involved, our thoughts are with the friends and family of the victim.

Edison car accident sends two to hospital

Posted on July 8th, 2010 No Comments

A car accident at 3 a.m. in Edison injured two people as two cars collided into each other.

The accident occurred at the intersection of Plainfield and Ovington Avenues when one of the vehicles T-boned another one in the middle of the intersection.

Officials said that two people were injured, but the extent of their injuries were not released because family members had not been notified yet. An investigation into the accident is currently underway.

Car accidents can happen suddenly and can cause serious injury to everyone involved, our thoughts are with the friends and family of the injured victims.

Woman killed in car accident with drunk driver

Posted on June 17th, 2010 No Comments

A woman was killed in a car accident with a drunk driver last Friday. According to police reports, the accident occurred on Route 17 in Ridgewood.

The drunk driver apparently was fleeing the scene of another accident when he killed the woman in the accident. The man was later arrested and had to opportunity to post bail.

Two men killed, one injured in Edison car accident

Posted on June 17th, 2010 No Comments

Two men were killed and one was injured in a car accident two weeks ago. According to police reports, the one-vehicle accident occurred on Cedar Lane in Edison.

The car apparently hit a curb, causing it to flip and crash into a utility pole. The crash caused two of the people to be ejected from the car. When medical officials arrived, the two were pronounced dead at the scene of the accident, while the other passenger was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment.

Kyleigh’s Law goes into effect

Posted on June 11th, 2010 No Comments

A new New Jersey law is requiring that drivers under the age of 21 add red decals to their license plates to denote their age for police officers to see.

The law, introduced as Kyleigh’s Law, was proposed after a teenager was killed by an inexperienced driver. The Department of Motor Vehicles expects 250,000 drivers to be affected by the law.

Small red stickers are supposed to be attached to the front and back license plates, letting authorities more quickly analyze whether a violation has been committed or not. The law includes new restrictions for younger drivers on night driving, passenger occupancy, and a ban on cell phone use, including hands-free devices. The decals cost $4, while the fine for not including them is $100.

Many parents have objected to the law, and are pressing lawmakers to repeal it. Too many are concerned that the stickers allow predators and stalkers to zero in on young girls.

If you or someone you know has been injured by another driver, you may be eligible for legal recourse. Contact the Edison car accident attorneys of Levinson Axelrod, P.A., by calling 800-346-5529 today to discuss your claim.

Teen cyclist injured in crash

Posted on May 14th, 2010 No Comments

A 15-year-old boy from River Vale, N.J., was injured Saturday afternoon when a motor vehicle crashed into him as he was riding his bicycle, authorities said. Police said the cyclist was riding along Westwood Avenue, and the accident occurred at the intersection of Oak Avenue and Westwood Avenue. The boy was taken by helicopter to the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey for treatment, authorities said.

Police said they did not expect to file any charges against the 51-year-old motor vehicle driver, because preliminary investigation did not reveal any impairment or criminal intent on his behalf. Authorities said the driver, a man from Bogota, N.J., was cooperative. As of Thursday, police were still investigating the vehicle accident.

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