Marlboro, NJ – Two Hurt in Wrong-Way Crash at NJ-9 & Union Hill Rd

Marlboro, NJ (December 1, 2024) – Both drivers were injured after a wrong-way collision in the Marlboro area on Thursday, November 28. The accident took place on NJ-9 between Union Hill Road and Route 520 early that morning, around 5:10 a.m. Local reports revealed that a 77-year-old Staten Island woman was traveling south in the northbound lanes of the highway in a Chevrolet Equinox. 

The Chevy reportedly collided head-on with a Subaru Impreza driven by a 28-year-old woman from Philadelphia, PA. Emergency crews were rushed to the scene to provide aid to the involved parties. Both drivers were transported to Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick by ambulance for the treatment of sustained injuries. The area was temporarily closed for several hours while emergency responders were present. No further information on the accident is currently available. Local law enforcement officials are managing an ongoing investigation into the cause of the incident. 

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

Wrong-Way Crashes in New Jersey

Wrong-way collisions are not particularly common across the country, but many people are still killed in these types of crashes every year. Statistics show that the majority of wrong-way accidents involve drunk or intoxicated motorists, but sometimes drivers just enter the wrong side of the road for another reason. When a motorist travels in the wrong direction on the road, they are at risk of colliding head-on with an oncoming vehicle, and these types of crashes are some of the most lethal in the country. In fact, according to findings from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), head-on impacts have a nearly 56 percent fatality rate, much higher than other types of crashes. If you or someone close to you is hurt in a crash, you need to be ready to fight for your legal rights by working closely with a competent legal team. 

A skilled Marlboro car accident lawyer can help you navigate the complicated claims process to make sure your case is handled properly at every stage. The legal team at Garces, Grabler & LeBrocq is here to help during this difficult time. Contact our offices today at (800) 923-3456. 

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