Newark, NJ – Pileup Crash with Injuries at NJ-21 & Chester Ave

Newark, NJ (June 20, 2025) – On Friday, June 20, at least one person suffered injuries after a car crash in Newark. The accident was first reported early that morning at around 7:54 a.m. at the corner of NJ-21 SB and Chester Avenue E. Three vehicles reportedly collided at the scene.
There were confirmed injuries at the scene, but the severity and number of the resulting damages have not been determined. The crash victims were provided aid by attending medical personnel before being transferred to a local hospital for additional treatment. At this time, the circumstances leading to the crash have not been reported. No updates on the conditions of the involved parties have been provided. The area was closed for several hours while emergency crews were present. Tow trucks were needed to clear the site of the resulting debris and reopen the road to outside traffic. Local law enforcement officials are handling the ongoing crash investigation, and more updates will be provided as the investigation continues.
Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families at this time. We hope for their full recovery.
Car Accidents in New Jersey
You never really know if or when you’ll suffer injuries in a serious collision on the road. Car accidents are the leading cause of death and serious injury nationwide, including here in New Jersey. Every year, about six million car accidents happen in the United States. These collisions hurt millions of people, killing tens of thousands more. Drunk driving, speeding, and driver distraction are three of the most common factors that cause big crashes. Car accidents in New Jersey hurt more than 60,000 people a year.
To get the most out of your recovery, you need to work with a skilled firm of lawyers to pursue the strongest personal injury claim possible. At Garces, Grabler & LeBrocq, we know what it takes to pursue and win a complex personal injury claim to help crash victims recover. And we are ready to do the same for you.
After a careless motorist hurts you or a loved one, you have legal rights. That means you can pursue a personal injury claim with the help of a competent legal team to get the compensation you are owed from the at-fault party and their insurer. You want to be ready to get the most out of your case by taking immediate action. Contact a trained Newark auto accident lawyer at Garces, Grabler & LeBrocq today. Please call us at (833) 983-7729 to schedule a complimentary initial consultation with our compassionate and assertive personal injury lawyers.