How Did This College Student Die On Her Way to New Jersey?
An 18-year-old graduated in the class of 2015 from Moorestown, New Jersey and began attending Arcadia University in Pennsylvania as a communications major. Her friends describe her as a friendly, outgoing person and she had her whole life ahead of her. That is, until a tragic truck accident took her life. Last month, the student
Read MoreWhat Is So Dangerous about the New Jersey Turnpike?
It’s been called “The Monster Road,” “The Big Road” and “The Black Dragon.” The Huffington Post has ranked it in the “Top 10 Absolute Worst Places to Drive in the World.” It has been the site of major celebrity accidents (such as Tracy Morgan) and historical figures (such as famous mathematician from “A Beautiful Mind,”
Read MoreWhat is the Most Dangerous Road in New Jersey?
In February, the former Miss New Jersey spun out while travelling north on Route 55 and smashed into two trees. She held on while in critical condition, but later died. Since her tragic death, four other lives have been claimed by Route 55 and many have been injured this year, including a woman who crashed
Read MoreTeaneck Driver Discovers Consequences of Road Rage
In 2012, two SUVs were driving erratically on Garden State Parkway, near Route 17. The Honda SUV was tailgating a Chevy SUV when the driver tried to pass in the exit lane. According to a police report, witnesses claimed both of the vehicles were speeding, making frequent lane changes and tailgating each other. The Honda
Read MoreHow Do I Safely Share the Road With Semi-Trucks?
It can be frustrating to be stuck driving behind a semi-truck. They block our vision and take too long to make tight turns. However, trucks are much larger and carry much more weight on the road, so accidents can be catastrophic. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), more than 5,000 people in
Read MoreHow to Stay Safe from Medical Malpractice
According to the Journal of Patient Safety, approximately 440,000 people die every year as a result of preventable medical errors. To put things into perspective, this number is higher than the number of people who die from heart disease and cancer. That said, many people do not believe injuries caused by a doctor’s mistakes would
Read MoreWhat Are New Jersey’s Deadliest Roads?
It’s fairly well-known that New Jersey is the most densely populated state. We’re often reminded of this when traveling down busy roads during rush hour traffic. However, there are several roadways that carry a larger death toll than others in the state due to the sheer number of commuters traveling on them. Two reports compiled
Read MoreWhat Caused This Car Accident in Old Bridge?
Earlier this month, a horrific wrong-way accident occurred in Old Bridge on Route 9. Photos of the accident show the front of an SUV pushed so far into the car, the windshield is warped and the entire engine has been crushed into the front seat. The other car is in worse condition. The roof is
Read MoreNew Jersey Officer Dies in a Hit and Run Accident
Last month, a man was traveling southbound on his way home to New Jersey from New York around 3 a.m. when he suddenly hit another vehicle. Both vehicles split, and the man pulled over onto the highway’s left shoulder. The other vehicle was disabled and incapable of being driven out of the right center lane.
Read MoreHow Did Two Construction Workers Lose Their Lives in Hanover?
Last month, two Hanover construction workers lost their lives in a tragic crane accident. The workers were lifting a large and heavy generator for an air conditioning unit when two of the straps from the crane snapped, dropping the machine onto the workers. The generator weighed 10,000 pounds. One worker was pronounced dead at the
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