Two people were injured after a freak crash took down three utility poles in Englewood early Sunday morning, March 8.
According to reports, a 57 year-old Elmwood Park woman was driving her Lexus wagon northbound on Grand Avenue when she lost control of her vehicle, colliding into a utility pole at the intersection of Grand Avenue and Linden Avenue at around 3:15 a.m. The pole pulled down two others with it as it went down, with one of the poles hitting a Toyota Rav 4 that was headed north.
The occupants of the Toyota Rav 4, a 42 year-old Connecticut man and a 21 year-old Englewood man suffered minor injuries and had to be extricated from their vehicle. Both were taken to Englewood Hospital and Medical Center for treatment.
Grand Avenue was closed around the vicinity of the crash, while PSE&G repaired the poles.
Police investigation is ongoing.
We would like to send our sympathies to the victims injured in this crash. We hope they are able to recover from their injuries fully, and wish them bot ha speedy recovery.
Vehicular Accidents
Vehicular crashes are one of the most common causes of injuries and fatalities in the state of New Jersey. In a report published by the New Jersey State Police Fatal Accidents Investigation Unit, there were 591 recorded fatal crashes that occurred in 2017, which caused 624 fatalities.
In 158 of the 591 crashes, Driving While Intoxicated (alcohol and/or drugs) was listed as the major contributing factor. There were 174 people killed as a result of these 158 crashes. Speeding was another major contributing factor to these crashes being listed as a factor in 61 of the crashes. Driving while distracted seems to be the biggest factor as it was listed as a cause for 196 crashes.
We urge drivers to observe and follow the laws while driving, and to remain focused while driving so that they can react accordingly to situations that may suddenly pop up on the roadway. Drivers should be more careful when driving while visibility is low, and they should also check their car before going on the roadway. Being more diligent and prepared can help lessen accidents on the roads of New Jersey.
If someone you care about was killed or severely injured in an accident, there may be a lot going through your head. The NJ injury attorneys of Brach Eichler Injury Lawyers have helped people like you fight for justice. We will discuss all of your legal options with you, free of charge. Call (973) 364-8300 to get in touch with one of our knowledgeable attorneys.
Note: This blog reports on the types of cases our firm has extensive experience handling. It is painful to learn of the prevalence of these serious accidents, and it is our sincere hope that future catastrophes can be avoided. Our blog posts are written from scouring recent news stories. As more information is revealed, these stories may be updated. If the information in this blog article is outdated or false, please let us know so we can add updates or corrections.
Disclaimer: By showing the frequency of these serious accidents, Brach Eichler Injury Lawyers hopes that more will be done to prevent them. Another aim is to give readers information that can be used to help them reduce the likelihood they are involved in a serious accident. Content on our blog is not legal advice.