Jersey City, NJ – Two Injured in Moped Crash at MLK Dr & Wilkinson Ave

Jersey City, NJ (July 2, 2024) – Two people suffered serious injuries after a collision in the Jersey City area on Sunday, June 30. The accident was reported at the intersection of Martin Luther King Drive and Wilkinson Avenue early that morning, around 12:20 a.m. The two victims were reportedly riding a moped when they were hit by another vehicle. 

The at-fault driver fled the scene without rendering aid to the involved parties. Emergency crews were rushed to the scene to provide aid to the involved parties. A 36-year-old East Orange man and a 26-year-old Newark woman were hurt in the crash, and both parties were transported to Jersey City Medical Center in serious condition. The area was temporarily closed while local authorities worked to clear the scene. No further information on the incident is currently being processed. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the accident is being managed by local law enforcement officials. 

Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families at this time. We hope for their full recovery.

Moped Accidents in New Jersey

Many people think that riding a moped is safer than riding a motorcycle since they are smaller and travel more slowly than motorcycles. But riding a moped might be just as risky for the same reasons. Mopeds are light and narrow, making them difficult to see on the road. A smaller car would be far more difficult for drivers to see. Mopeds also do not have the advantages of passenger car safety. The metal chassis of their car, along with the airbags and seat belts, provide some protection against collision force for drivers. Moped riders are more prone to suffer severe injuries in collisions due to this. In a collision, moped riders are far more likely to sustain permanent injury. You need to be prepared to pursue a claim for compensation with an experienced Jersey City motorcycle accident attorney if you or someone you love is injured in an accident. The legal team at Garces, Grabler & LeBrocq is ready to fight for your full recovery. Call us today at (800) 923-3456. 

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