Brick, NJ – Woman Dies in DUI Crash on Rte 70

Brick, NJ (December 28, 2024) – On Thursday, December 26, a woman was killed in a wrong-way collision involving an alleged drunk driver in Brick Township. The deadly accident took place on Route 70 near a Lowe’s home improvement store early that morning around 5 a.m. It was later revealed that a Toyota Rav4 collided head-on with a Volkswagen Beetle. 

It was later reported that the driver of the Toyota was traveling in the wrong direction leading up to the collision. Emergency crews were dispatched to the scene to provide the necessary aid. Despite life-saving measures from paramedics, the woman driving the Beetle sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. The identity of the deceased party has not yet been provided. The driver of the Rav4 was transported to a local hospital for treatment. The male driver was issued a summons for driving while intoxicated and reckless driving. No further information on the deadly crash is currently available. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the incident is in progress. 

We would like to extend our deepest condolences to the family of the deceased victim at this time.

Deadly Drunk Driving Crashes in NJ

We all know that drunk driving is dangerous. Statistics show that drunk drivers are involved in nearly 28 percent of fatal weekend crashes in New Jersey, just 15 percent percent more than during the week. A driver with a blood alcohol content of 0.08 or higher is involved in over 20 percent of traffic deaths in the Garden State, with one death occurring every 48 minutes on average. After consuming one drink too much, drivers should be held accountable in the case of a serious crash. Drunk drivers pose an active threat to everyone on the road, and a lawyer can help you pursue the recovery you are owed. If someone close to you is killed by a drunk driver, you may be able to pursue a wrongful death claim to seek justice. 

The aftermath of a deadly crash is far from simple. In many cases, you will be unsure of what needs to be done to obtain justice. A Brick wrongful death lawyer at Garces, Grabler & LeBrocq is here to help. Contact our offices today at (800) 923-3456. 

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