Hasbrouck Hts., NJ – One Killed, Several Hurt in Crash on Rte 17
Hasbrouck Heights, NJ (March 7, 2025) – One person was killed and several others were injured after a multi-vehicle collision took place in Hasbrouck Heights on March 6. The deadly crash occurred on Route 17 near Franklin Avenue, near the McDonald’s and Costco, late that night at around 6:20 p.m. Four vehicles reportedly collided at the scene.
Emergency crews were quickly dispatched to the scene to provide aid to the involved parties. One person involved in the crash suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. Several other parties involved were hurt and transported to local hospitals by ambulance for treatment. There were multiple damaged vehicles in the median, including a truck, and the area was temporarily closed while emergency crews were present. No further information on the incident is currently available. Local law enforcement officials are handling an ongoing investigation into the cause of the incident.
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.
Fatal Car Accidents in New Jersey
If you have ever been involved in a car accident, you know how terrible it can be, especially if someone is killed or suffers major injuries. In the most recent year for which data is available, there were 276,861 car crashes in New Jersey on municipal, county, state, interstate, and toll roads, according to the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT). These crashes resulted in 59,850 injuries and 524 fatalities overall. There were only 216,487 car crashes that caused property damage that year. According to NJDOT accident statistics, ten counties accounted for more than 75 percent of all automobile accidents in New Jersey.
Losing a loved one in a crash is undoubtedly a life-altering experience. Moreover, a deadly crash is never easy to manage on your own, and you will likely have many questions about what can be done to pursue a recovery. Our team at Garces, Grabler, and LeBrocq can answer those questions and more.
Because you never know when or if you will be in an accident, you should have a plan to recover your full damages and work with an experienced Hasbrouck Heights wrongful death lawyer to maximize your case. Our trained legal team at Garces, Grabler, and LeBrocq is ready to work on your case and make sure you can get the most out of it. We will fight to collect compensation for burial costs, pain and suffering, lost wages, and more losses arising from your loved one’s sudden and tragic death. Contact our offices today at (800) 923-3456 to get started on your claim.
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