Raritan Twp, NJ – Two Hurt in Head-on Crash on Rte 31

Raritan Twp, NJ - Two Hurt in Head-on Crash on Rte 31

Raritan Twp., NJ (January 22, 2025) – On Tuesday, January 21, two drivers were injured after a car accident in the Raritan Township area. The crash took place at the 361 block of Route 31 that morning around 11:53 a.m. Emergency crews were dispatched to the scene of a motor vehicle accident with entrapment. 

Local reports indicated that a Ford F-250 and a Jeep Liberty were involved in the collision. The driver of the Jeep, a 22-year-old Washington woman, was trapped in her vehicle and sustained serious head injuries. The driver of the Ford, a 29-year-old male from Somerville, was also trapped in his vehicle and suffered chest pains. Both drivers were extricated by attending personnel. It was later determined that the Ford was traveling north when it veered into the southbound lanes and crashed head-on with the Jeep. The area was temporarily closed as local authorities were present. No further information on the crash is currently available—an ongoing investigation into the cause of the incident.  

Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families at this time. We hope for their full recovery.

New Jersey Head-on Accidents

Raritan Twp, NJ - Two Hurt in Head-on Crash on Rte 31In 2020, over 10 percent of all deadly car crashes involved head-on impacts, resulting in about 3,631 deaths and many more injuries. In a recent year, these crashes recorded a nearly 58 percent death rate. These incidents were more common in rural areas, making up 13 percent of all related crashes ending in fatal injuries. In 2021, about 11 percent of all deadly car accidents were head-on impacts, leading to around 4,295 deaths and many more injuries. About 14 percent of all road deaths in the United States each year were caused by these potentially life-threatening crashes. If you or a loved one is unfairly hurt by a reckless driver, you need to be ready to pursue a strong claim for recovery by working closely with a competent legal team. The skilled team of Raritan Township car accident lawyers at Garces, Grabler & LeBrocq is here to help you during this time. We will fight to make sure you get the most out of your case. Contact our offices today at (800) 923-3456. 

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