Rahway, NJ – Several Hurt in DUI Crash at Capobianco Plz & Leesville Ave

Rahway, NJ (September 30, 2024) – There were multiple injuries reported after an auto accident in the Rahway area on Saturday, September 28. The crash took place at the corner of Capobianco Plaza and Leesville Avenue near Madden Field. Local reports revealed that a driver struck several vehicles and then attempted to flee the scene. 

Local residents held the driver down until officials were able to arrive. It is believed that they were under the influence. Emergency crews were rushed to the scene to provide aid to the involved parties. Six people were transported by ambulance to Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Rahway. No updates on the conditions of the involved parties have been provided. The suspect motorist was in custody, and an ongoing investigation into the cause of the crash is in progress. More updates will be provided as it continues. 

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

DUI Accidents in New Jersey

About 32 percent of all road deaths in the United States are caused by drivers who are drunk with blood alcohol content of.08 g/dL or higher. In 2022, 13,524 people died in these crashes that could have been avoided. In fact, about 11,000 people died every year in drunk driving accidents over the 10 years from 2013 to 2022. In New Jersey in 2021, there were 667 car accidents that killed 697 people. A total of 210 of these deadly accidents, resulting in the deaths of 228 people, involved some form of intoxication. This is a big jump from 2020 with 162 reported deadly crashes. 

A car accident can be difficult to manage on your own. You need to be sure that you can fight for the full and fair compensation you are owed by working closely with an experienced team of Rahway personal injury lawyers. The legal team at Garces, Grabler & LeBrocq is here to make sure you get the most out of your case. We are here to answer any questions that you have during a free initial consultation. Contact our offices today at (800) 923-3456 to begin your journey toward justice and fair compensation. 

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