Elizabeth, NJ – Passenger Dies in Wrong-way Collision on NJ Tpke

Elizabeth, NJ - Passenger Dies in Wrong-way Collision on NJ Tpke

Elizabeth, NJ (January 25, 2025) – On Friday, January 24, a backseat passenger was killed after a wrong-way crash outside of Elizabeth. The deadly accident took place on the New Jersey Turnpike near Exit 13 early that morning around 12:55 a.m. Local reports that the victim was traveling in a car that had just exited the Goethals Bridge to enter the turnpike when the vehicle was struck by a wrong-way driver. 

Emergency crews were quickly dispatched to provide the necessary aid to the involved parties. A passenger in the car that was hit, 51-year-old Maria Flores of Lindenwold, was transported to a local hospital where she later succumbed to her injuries. The driver and another passenger were also hospitalized for treatment. The wrong-way driver and three passengers in their vehicle were also hurt and transported to a local hospital. No further information on the deadly accident is currently available. 

We would like to offer our deepest condolences to the family of the deceased victim at this time.  Our thoughts are also with the injured victims and their families in hopes of a full recovery. 

Deadly Wrong-way Crashes in New Jersey

Elizabeth, NJ - Passenger Dies in Wrong-way Collision on NJ TpkeWhen a driver is traveling in the wrong direction, they are at risk of crashing head-on into an oncoming motorist. More than 2,000 people were killed in wrong-way crashes across the United States from 2015 to 2018, with an estimated 500 fatalities happening per year on average. This is a nearly 34 percent increase from the 375 fatalities per year reported from 2010 to 2014. A total of 2,921 fatal wrong-way crashes from 2010 to 2018 contributed to 3,885 deaths, with an estimated 430 deaths per year. An estimated four in ten of these deaths were outside the vehicle traveling in the wrong direction.

If someone close to you is unfairly killed in a car accident, it’s important that you partner with a caring and competent Elizabeth wrongful death lawyer to get the most out of your case. The legal team at Garces, Grabler & LeBrocq is here to fight for you. Give us a call today at (800) 923-3456 to get started on your claim with the help of our diligent lawyers. 

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