BERGEN COUNTY, NJ — A man died last Saturday evening after being struck by a vehicle on Route 17 in north Ramsey, according to Daily Voice.
The fatal incident occurred on the left southbound lane of NJ-17, near a BP gas station, on December 24 at around 8:00 p.m.
It remains unclear what led up to the crash, Ramsey Police had the highway closed at Spring Street. A medical helicopter was initially called to land near the Ramsey Square shopping center across the highway, but the summons was later cancelled.
First responders transported the victim by ambulance to a local hospital, where the patient was pronounced deceased.
Officials with the Bergen County Sheriff’s Bureau of Criminal Identification were at the scene to examine evidence, and the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office was also alerted to the event.
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 If the information in this blog article is outdated or false, please let us know so we can add updates or corrections.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.