Upper Freehold Twp, NJ – Woman Dies in Tractor-Trailer Crash on CR 539
Upper Freehold Township, NJ (July 13, 2024) – On Wednesday, July 10, a woman was killed after a crash involving a tractor-trailer in the area of Upper Freehold Township. The deadly collision was reported on County Road 539 early that morning around 11 a.m. Local reports revealed that 21-year-old Carla Rinconrumay of Trenton was traveling northbound in a car as the tractor-trailer was headed south.
The front of the truck hit the right side of the vehicle near mile marker 39.2. The impact caused both vehicles to leave the roadway, crash into an embankment, and hit a utility pole. Rinconrumay was pronounced dead at the scene by attending medical personnel. The 25-year-old Allentown man driving the truck was also injured in the crash and he was taken to a nearby medical facility for additional treatment. No further information on the deadly accident is currently available. Local law enforcement officials are handling the ongoing investigation into the cause of the incident.
We would like to offer our deepest condolences to the family of the deceased victim at this time. Our thoughts are with the injured victim and their family in hopes of a full recovery.
Fatal Tractor-Trailer Crashes in New Jersey
In the event of a collision, large semi-trucks have the potential to bring total destruction, especially for people in smaller passenger automobiles. Large commercial trucks can easily cause injuries that could change someone’s life because of their size and weight. The National Safety Council reports that heavy vehicle crashes resulted in 4,842 fatalities in 2020, a 33 percent increase from 2011. By 2020, semi-trucks will be involved in about 9 percent of all fatal crashes nationwide.
It is crucial that you are ready to pursue a successful claim for damages in the event that a trucking accident claims the life of you or a loved one. And if someone close to you is killed in a trucking accident, it is important that you are ready to work with a trusted Upper Freehold Township semi-truck accident lawyer to pursue a wrongful death claim. The legal team at Garces, Grabler & LeBrocq is ready to get to work on your case to protect your rights and pursue fair compensation for your tragic loss. Call us today at (800) 923-3456 to schedule a free consultation and get started on your recovery.
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