Hackensack, NJ – McDonalds Employee Hurt in DUI Crash on River St

Hackensack, NJ (January 1, 2025) – An employee was injured after a pickup truck crashed into a McDonald’s in Hackensack on Tuesday, December 31. The accident took place on River Street early that morning around 3 a.m. Local reports revealed that the driver of a 2025 Dodge Ram pickup truck struck the building of the establishment. 

A 21-year-old employee was hurt in the crash. Emergency crews were dispatched to the scene, and the victim was transported to a local hospital for the treatment of sustained injuries. The driver of the truck, a man from Teaneck, was charged with driving while intoxicated and assault by auto in the fourth degree. The store will require extensive repairs as a result of the incident. No further information on the crash is currently available. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the accident is underway.  

Our thoughts are with the injured victim and their family at this time. We hope for a full recovery.

Drunk Driving Accidents in New Jersey

nearly 28 percent of fatal weekend crashes in New Jersey, just 15 percent percent more than during the week. A driver with a blood alcohol content of 0.08 or higher is involved in over 20 percent of traffic deaths in the Garden State, with one death occurring every 48 minutes on average. After consuming one drink too much, drivers should be held accountable in the case of a serious crash. Drunk drivers pose an active threat to everyone on the road, and a lawyer can help you pursue the recovery you are owed. 

It’s never easy to recover after a serious crash. You will likely be unsure of what needs to be done to get the full compensation you are owed. That’s why you should work closely with a competent Hackensack car accident lawyer to get the compensation you need to recover. The legal team at Garces, Grabler & LeBrocq is here to help get the most out of your case. Give us a call today at (800) 923-3456 to discuss your case with a trained attorney. When you work with us, you’ll know your case is in good hands. 

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