Rockaway Twp, NJ – One Killed, Another Hurt in Head-on Crash on Rte 80

Rockaway Twp, NJ (February 3, 2025) – On Sunday, February 2, one person was killed and another seriously injured after a two-vehicle collision in Rockaway Township. The accident took place early that morning around 2:30 a.m. on Route 80. It was later revealed that 31-year-old Destinn McKnight of Pennsylvania was driving a Ford on the highway when they collided head-on with a Mercedes sport utility vehicle driven by a 45-year-old man from Parsippany.
Emergency responders were quickly dispatched to provide the necessary aid to the involved parties. Despite life-saving aid from responding officials, McKnight suffered fatal injuries and was later pronounced dead. The other driver was transported to a local hospital in serious condition. The circumstances leading to the incident have not yet been determined. The area was closed for several hours while local authorities were present. Police in Rockaway Township are investigating 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 victim and their family in hopes of a full recovery.
Deadly Head-on Collisions in New Jersey
A careless driver can quickly drive into oncoming traffic and crash into another car in just a second. It is more likely for people to get seriously hurt or killed in these types of crashes. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) says that head-on crashes have a nearly 58 percent risk of fatality, and these accidents often happen on two-lane country roads. In the United States, about 13 percent of all deadly accidents are head-on collisions. In cities, just over seven percent of fatal accidents happen when two cars crash into each other head-on. If someone close to you dies in a crash, you can seek justice by teaming up with a diligent and compassionate law team.
Your emotional and financial well-being can be at serious risk after a crash claims the life of a loved one. Someone close to you can be taken away forever due to another person’s reckless actions, and you need to be ready to fight to hold the at-fault party accountable. It’s always in your best interests to work closely with a compassionate Rockaway Township wrongful death lawyer to get the most out of your case. The legal team at Garces, Grabler & LeBrocq is here to fight for justice on your behalf. Contact our offices today at (800) 923-3456 to get started on your wrongful death claim.
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