Deptford, NJ – Teen Killed In Collision At NJ-41 & Deptford Center Rd

Deptford, NJ (March 24, 2024) – On Friday, March 22, a teen was killed and two other victims were injured following a car accident in the Deptford area. The accident occurred at the intersection of NJ-41 and Deptford Center Road late that night at around 8:03 p.m. Emergency responders were quickly dispatched after being notified of the incident.

Local reports revealed that a 17-year-old Gibbstown male was driving a car when he collided with another vehicle driven by a 27-year-old female from Deptford. Both drivers were hospitalized for treatment of sustained injuries. A passenger in the first car, a 16-year-old female from Washington Township, was killed in the accident. The identities of the involved parties have been withheld. No further information on the deadly crash is currently available. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the accident is being managed by local law enforcement officials.

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 Car Crashes in New Jersey

Sharing the road with another driver is never safe. In New Jersey, car crashes are the leading cause of death and serious injury. Statistics show that the state experienced a nearly two-decade high in deadly car accidents in 2022. There were 416 car accidents reported in the Garden State through August 19 that year, with a total of 260 drivers losing their lives. There were 699 roadway deaths reported the previous year, the highest number since 2007. Losing someone close to you in a deadly crash is never easy, and a trained personal injury lawyer will be able to fight for your full financial recovery.

It is never easy to manage the aftermath of a deadly auto accident. In a matter of seconds, someone close to you can be taken away forever, and you will likely feel that nothing will ever be the same. Under New Jersey state law, families can pursue a wrongful death claim in order to recover compensation for the deceased. Contact a Deptford car crash lawyer at Garces, Grabler & LeBrocq today at (800) 923-3456.

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