Clinton Twp, NJ – Stroudsburg Man Dies in Box Truck Crash on NJ-31

Clinton Twp, NJ (June 21, 2024) – On Tuesday, June 18, a man from Stroudsburg was killed after a crash involving a box truck in Clinton Township. The collision took place on NJ-31 that afternoon. Local reports indicated that a dump truck, a Toyota sedan, and a Volkswagen collided at the scene. 

The truck and the Toyota were traveling northbound on the highway when they collided. The Toyota then struck a southbound Volkswagen. A passenger in the Volkswagen, later identified as 70-year-old Arthur John Latzko of Stroudsburg, suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced dead. The drivers of the Toyota and Volkswagen, along with another passenger in the Volkswagen, were transported to a local hospital for the treatment of sustained injuries. No further information on the incident is currently available. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the fatal accident is in progress. 

We would like to offer our deepest condolences to the family of the deceased victim at this time. Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families in hopes of a full recovery. 

Deadly Trucking Accidents in New Jersey

Large semi-trucks can cause complete destruction in the event of a crash, particularly for those traveling in smaller passenger cars. Because of their size and weight, large commercial trucks can easily cause life-changing injuries. According to the National Safety Council, there were 4,842 fatal crashes involving big trucks in 2020, which is a 33 percent increase from 2011. Semi-trucks will be involved in roughly 9 percent of all fatal collisions by 2020. It is essential that you are prepared to pursue an effective claim for compensation in the event that you or a loved one is killed in a trucking accident. 

A wrongful death claim involving a truck is always much more complicated. In most cases, you will be going up against a large trucking company with a team of lawyers. You need to level the playing field by partnering with a competent Clinton Township semi-truck accident lawyer. The legal team at Garces, Graber & LeBrocq is here to fight for you. Contact our offices today at (800) 923-3456. 

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