Freehold Township, NJ – Man Killed in Pedestrian Crash on US Route 9 between County Route 522 & State Route 33
Freehold Township, NJ (February 1, 2023) – A pedestrian accident reported on Monday evening in Freehold Township claimed one man’s life. Just after 6:45 p.m. on January 30, the freehold Township Police Department was called to the scene of a traffic crash that took place on US Route 9.
Preliminary crash investigations indicate that a 35-year-old man was walking near the southbound side of U.S. Route 9 when he was struck by a 2008 Toyota Camry, which was driven by a 55-year-old man from Lakewood, New Jersey.
The police and firefighters responded to the scene of the accident and blocked off multiple southbound lanes between County Route 522 and state Route 33.
The pedestrian suffered severe injuries due to the crash. Despite the best efforts provided by emergency medical services personnel, the victim passed away at the scene.
The driver of the Toyota was not injured in the crash.
The circumstances surrounding the traffic collision are currently being investigated by the Monmouth County Serious Collision Analysis Response Team (SCART), the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office, and the freehold Township Police Department.
Our condolences are with the family of the victim who died as a result of this fatal pedestrian crash.
Fatal Pedestrian Accidents in New Jersey
Pedestrian accidents take the lives of thousands of people across the United States annually. Unfortunately, hundreds of accidents take place right here in the state of New Jersey that has fatal consequences. During accidents, pedestrians are particularly vulnerable due to the fact that they do not have anything to protect them from the impact of a vehicle.
Regrettably, the impacts of a fatal pedestrian crash can be far-reaching. Families who lose loved ones due to fatal pedestrian crashes are often forced to deal with overwhelming consequences.
Losing a loved one in a crash can result in towering financial burdens related to medical costs, funeral expenses, and even lost earnings. In order to help cope with some of the financial and emotional impacts of a fatal accident, it is important that you reach out to a wrongful death lawyer in Freehold Township as soon as possible. Your family may be able to file a wrongful death claim against the person who caused the accident.
This type of legal action can help provide your family with financial relief to cover various losses and damages that you face. It is important that you have the assistance of a wrongful death lawyer to ensure you are in the best position possible to protect your legal rights and get justice.
At Garces, Grabler & LeBrocq, we are fully committed to helping families get justice after enduring the unexpected loss of a loved one. Your rights need protection, and with us on your side, we will do everything in our power to ensure that they get it. Our dedicated pedestrian accident lawyers strive to make sure that the family receives compensation for their damages and holds the person responsible accountable. Schedule a free consultation with our New Jersey personal injury law firm at 800-923-3456 to get started on your case.
Notes: Many of the accidents we write about could have been avoided. By disseminating information about serious incidents, we seek to arm our readers with the knowledge they need to prevent being seriously injured in an accident. This piece was created using external sources, including news articles and eyewitness descriptions of the collision and injuries. Therefore, the presented specifics of the accident have not been independently verified. Please notify us immediately if you find any inaccuracies in the article or if you wish to have the post deleted, we will rectify the content or remove the post.
Disclaimer: This is not a business solicitation, and none of the material presented is intended to be legal or medical advice. The featured image used in this post was not taken at this actual accident scene.
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