Commercial Twp, NJ – Driver Killed in Crash with Dump Truck on Highland St

Commercial Twp, NJ (June 22, 2024) – On Thursday, June 20, a driver was killed and several others were injured after a truck involving a dump truck in the area of Commercial Township. The deadly accident was reported on Highland Street early that morning, around 9 a.m. Local reports revealed that a sport utility vehicle and a dump truck collided at the scene. 

It was later reported that 43-year-old Brandy Woolson of Millville was headed westbound in an SUV when she was hit by a northbound dump truck on Steep Run Road. The trucker reportedly failed to yield at a stop sign. Woolson suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced dead. A 16-year-old female passenger suffered moderate injuries in the impact, while two four-year-old boys and a two-year-old girl sustained minor injuries. The 55-year-old Port Norris man driving the dump truck was also hospitalized. No further information on the incident is currently available. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the 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 Semi-Truck Accidents in New Jersey

Driving is already dangerous enough. You are at greater risk when a large commercial truck is traveling on the road. These massive vehicles have the potential to be utterly devastating in an accident, and smaller car occupants are significantly more likely to suffer life-altering injuries. In the United States, there are approximately 500,000 large truck accidents annually, resulting in thousands of fatalities and countless injuries. These cars can weigh over 70,000 pounds when fully loaded, which is more than enough to cause a major collision when traveling at highway speeds. It can be hard to put the pieces back together after a deadly car accident. 

You must work with an experienced Commercial Township semi-truck crash attorney who is prepared to fight for the full value of your case if you or a loved one is injured in a trucking accident. Contact the offices of Garces, Grabler & LeBrocq today at (800) 923-3456 to get started on your wrongful death claim. 

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