Fairfield Twp, NJ – Passenger Hurt in Stop Sign Crash on Rte 722

Fairfield Twp, NJ (December 10, 2024) – On Sunday, November 8, a passenger was hurt and the driver killed after a two-vehicle crash in the area of Fairfield Township. The deadly accident took place near the Route 722 and Route 692 interchange early that morning around 7:27 a.m. Local reports revealed that 35-year-old Angie Doza-Rudas of Bridgeton was traveling northbound on Route 722 when she ran a stop sign and collided with an eastbound Ford F-550 pickup truck. 

Doz-Rudas was ejected from the vehicle. Emergency crews were dispatched to the scene. Despite life-saving aid, the driver was later pronounced dead. A passenger in the car, a 27-year-old man, was rushed to a local hospital in serious condition. The driver of the Ford sustained minor injuries. The area was temporarily closed while emergency crews were present. No further information on the deadly accident is currently available. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the incident is in progress. 

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

Stop Sign Accidents in New Jersey

Failing to adhere to a traffic sign can result in fatal outcomes. Drivers endanger not only themselves when they fail to follow posted signs but also everyone else on the road. Serious injuries can occur to pedestrians, passengers, and other drivers. Almost 20 percent of all road fatalities each year during a recent five-year study took place at intersections. Accidents at stop signs resulted in an average of 2,967 fatalities each year. Approximately 45 percent of the collisions and 48 percent of these accidents involved failure to yield. If you or someone close to you is hurt in a serious crash, you need to be ready to protect your legal rights by working closely with a competent lawyer to pursue a personal injury claim. 

The aftermath of a collision can be life-changing, and you do not want to be on your own as you go up against a large insurance provider. A trained Fairfield Township personal injury lawyer can help you as you fight for the recovery you are owed. Contact the offices of Garces, Grabler & LeBrocq today at (800) 923-3456 to get started on your case. We will work tirelessly to help you collect compensation and obtain justice after your crash. 

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