Belmar, NJ – Two Injured in DUI Crash at 3rd & Ocean Ave
Belmar, NJ (July 14, 2024) – A man was charged with driving under the influence after a serious collision in the Belmar area on Thursday, July 11. The incident took place at the corner of 3rd Avenue and Ocean Avenue early that morning around 9:16 a.m. Local reports revealed that 44-year-old Jason Nagy of Avon was headed north in the southbound lanes when he collided with an oncoming vehicle.
After the impact, Nagy’s vehicle accelerated and crashed through a handrail on the boardwalk. The vehicle traveled down the boardwalk for nearly a block before coming to a stop. Emergency crews were rushed to the scene, and both drivers were transported to Jersey Shore University Medical Center for the treatment of sustained injuries. Nagy was taken into custody under suspicion of DUI. No further information on the crash is currently available. However, an ongoing investigation into the cause of the crash is in progress.
Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families at this time. We hope for their full recovery.
DUI Collisions in New Jersey
Among the riskiest things we can do is drive after drinking. According to statistics, drunk drivers are involved in approximately 28 percent of fatal crashes in New Jersey on weekends, while this percentage is just 15% percent in fatal accidents during the week. A driver with a blood alcohol content of 0.08 or higher is involved in over 20 percent of traffic deaths in the Garden State, with one death occurring every 48 minutes on average. After consuming one drink too much, drivers should be held accountable in the case of a serious incident since they pose an active threat to everyone on the road.
If someone close to you is hurt by a reckless driver, you need to consult with a proficient Belmar car accident lawyer to pursue a full recovery. The legal team at Garces, Grabler & LeBrocq has years of experience helping crash victims pursue full recoveries, and we are ready to get to work for you. Contact our offices today at (800) 923-3456 to get to work on your case with the help of our dedicated legal team.
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