Mantua Twp, NJ – Two Killed in Head-on Crash on NJ-55 at MM 51.8

Mantua Township, NJ (September 7, 2024) – Two people were killed following a wrong-way collision in the area of Mantua Township on Thursday, September 5. The fatal crash was reported on New Jersey Route 55, near mile marker 51.8, early that morning around 8:58 a.m. Local reports revealed that a Jeep Compass headed southbound when it entered northbound traffic for unknown reasons. 

The Jeep collided head-on with a northbound Toyota Rav4. The impact caused both vehicles to overturn and the Toyota to catch fire. The driver of the Jeep, 62-year-old Stanley Kahana from Philadelphia, PA, and the driver of the Toyota, 53-year-old Jennifer Hufnell from Deptford, NJ, were both killed in the impact. The area was temporarily closed while local authorities worked to clear the scene. No further information on the deadly crash is currently available. However, an ongoing investigation into the cause of the accident is underway. 

We would like to extend our deepest condolences to the families of Stanley Kahana and Jennifer Hufnell at this hard time.

Deadly Head-on Collisions in New Jersey

New Jersey has a lot of long two-lane roads. It only takes a second for a driver who isn’t paying attention to enter oncoming traffic and hit someone head-on. In these kinds of accidents, people are much more likely to be seriously or fatally hurt. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) said that in the past year, nearly 58 percent of head-on accidents killed someone. Head-on collisions happen more often in rural places. An estimated 13 percent of all fatal accidents in the country are head-on impacts, and a little over seven percent of deadly accidents in cities happen when two cars collide head-on. If someone close to you is suddenly killed in a car crash, you may be able to pursue justice by seeking a wrongful death claim. 

It can be difficult to navigate the complicated claims process alone. You can truly benefit from resorting to a trained Mantua Township wrongful death lawyer to help you deal with the intricate and overwhelming legal aspects of your case. At Garces, Grabler & LeBrocq, we will make sure your case is handled properly every step of the way to help you alleviate the burden caused by the tragic loss of a loved one in a crash.

Our efficient legal team at Garces, Grabler & LeBrocq is ready to fight for you. Contact our offices today at (800) 923-3456 to schedule a complimentary consultation and get started on your wrongful death claim right away.

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