Trenton, NJ – Officer Hurt in Stop Sign Crash at 2nd & Bridge St
Trenton, NJ (July 28, 2024) – There were confirmed injuries following a two-vehicle collision in the Trenton area on Thursday, July 25. The accident was reported at the intersection of 2nd Street and Bridge Street that afternoon around noon. Local reports revealed that an officer was responding to a report of a gunshot when the crash occurred.
The officer’s vehicle was hit by an SUV after the driver ran a stop sign at the intersection. The crash caused the patrol car to crash into a nearby building. The officer was injured and transported to a local hospital for treatment. The other driver was also taken to a medical facility. The at-fault motorist reportedly was driving without a valid license. A K-9 unit was also treated at a nearby animal hospital. No further information on the crash is currently available. Local law enforcement officials are handling the ongoing investigation concerning the accident.
Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families at this time. We hope for their full recovery.
Stop Sign Crashes in New Jersey
We all enter intersections almost any time we drive. We expect that drivers will follow the rules of the road, but this is not always the case. Statistics show that nearly half of reported crashes occur at crossroads across the United States. Stop signs are a primary way of controlling intersection traffic, and these signs mandate that all vehicles stop regardless of oncoming or departing traffic. Approximately 700,000 motor vehicle crashes are reported by the police each year at stop signs across the country, and roughly one-third of these crashes result in injuries. You need to be ready to fight for your full recovery by pursuing a strong claim for compensation with the help of a skilled legal team.
It can be hard to achieve the recovery you are owed after a serious auto accident. You can work closely with a trained Trenton personal injury lawyer to make sure that you are able to get the most out of your case. The legal team at Garces, Grabler & LeBrocq has a proven history of handling successful cases. Contact our offices today at (800) 923-3456 to schedule a free-of-charge consultation with our dedicated legal team and get on the path towards your physical and emotional recovery.
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