Roselle, NJ – Local Man Dies in Head-on Crash on E 1st St

Roselle, NJ (July 1, 2024) – One person was killed, and two others were hurt after a head-on collision in the Roselle area on Friday, June 28. The deadly incident took place at the 400 block of E. 1st Street late that evening, just before midnight. Local reports revealed that a BMW and a Subaru collided head-on at the scene. 

The impact caused the BMW to catch fire, and nearby Samaritans were able to pull the driver from the wreckage. The driver, identified as Brandon Amaro of Roselle, suffered fatal injuries and was later pronounced dead at the scene. The man and woman traveling in the Subaru were both injured in the crash. Both victims were hospitalized by ambulance for the treatment of sustained injuries. No updates on their conditions have been provided at this time. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the incident is being managed by local law enforcement officials, and more information will be provided as it continues. 

We would like to offer our deepest condolences to the family of the deceased victim at this time. Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families in hopes of a full recovery. 

Deadly Head-on Collisions in New Jersey

There are many long two-lane roads in New Jersey, and it just takes a few seconds for a distracted driver to veer into oncoming traffic and cause a head-on collision. These types of crashes are much more likely to result in life-changing or fatal injuries. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) reported that head-on collisions had a nearly 58 percent fatality rate in a recent year. In rural areas, head-on collisions are more common. In fact, 13 percent of all fatal wrecks in these areas involve head-on collisions. Less than 7 percent of fatal crashes in metropolitan areas involve head-on collisions. 

It can be hard to manage the aftermath of a deadly collision on your own. It is important that you are ready to pursue a strong claim with the help of a trained Roselle wrongful death lawyer. The legal team at Garces, Grabler & LeBrocq is prepared to fight for your fair and full recovery. Contact our legal offices today at (800) 923-3456. 

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