Injuries Follow Head-On Crash on Van Syckles Rd in Union Twp, NJ
Union Twp., NJ (September 15, 2026) – A two-vehicle head-on wreck left at least one person injured at Van Syckles Road and South Polktown Road in Union Township on Monday, September 14. The collision was reported at about 12:40 p.m.
Emergency crews found one person trapped inside a vehicle. Command confirmed the injuries were non-life-threatening, and crews freed the person before preparing them for transport.
Authorities continue to investigate what caused the crash.
We hope the injured person makes a full recovery.
How Is Fault Determined After a Head-On Crash in Union Township, NJ?
Fault after a head-on crash in Union Township is determined by examining how each vehicle was being driven before the collision and whose actions caused the vehicles to enter the same path.
Because head-on crashes can place significant force on vehicle occupants, people may experience injuries to the head, neck, back, chest, or limbs. Some symptoms may also become more noticeable after the initial shock of the crash wears off.
Under New Jersey law, drivers generally must keep to the right side of the roadway unless an exception applies. If one vehicle crossed into opposing traffic before the crash, that movement may become important when determining responsibility.
When drivers give different accounts of what happened, physical evidence can help clarify the sequence of the crash. Vehicle damage, roadway marks, and available video may show where the vehicles were positioned before they collided.
Depending on how the crash affected you, you may be able to seek compensation for medical expenses, lost income, property damage, and pain and suffering.
Under New Jersey’s comparative negligence rule, your compensation may be reduced if you were partly at fault for the crash. If you were more than 50 percent responsible, you generally cannot recover compensation from the other driver.
When fault remains disputed, a car accident lawyer can review the crash information, communicate with the insurers, and address arguments about shared responsibility. An attorney can also explain how New Jersey’s fault rules may affect your claim.
At Garces, Grabler & LeBrocq, we help people injured in car accidents across New Jersey. Our team can review the circumstances of a crash and guide you through the claims process.
If you were injured in a head-on crash in Union Township, call Garces, Grabler & LeBrocq at (800) 923-3456. We can discuss what happened and answer your questions about your available options.
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