Teaneck, NJ – Several Hurt in Wrong-Way Crash on NJ-4

Teaneck, NJ (September 16, 2024) – Multiple people were injured after a pileup crash involving a wrong-way driver in the Teaneck area on Sunday, September 15. The incident took place late that night, around 11:30 p.m., on NJ-4. Emergency responders were later dispatched to the scene to provide aid to the involved parties. 

Local reports revealed that a total of five people were injured in the collision. Two of the victims were trapped inside their vehicles and had to be extricated by attending emergency crews. One of the drivers was traveling in the wrong direction on the roadway, but no additional information on the incident is currently available. The area was closed for several hours as local authorities worked to clear the scene. No further information on the incident is currently available. Local law enforcement officials are handling an ongoing investigation into the cause of the accident. 

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. 

The Teaneck car accident lawyers at Garces, Grabler & LeBrocq are here to fight for you after being unfairly hurt by a reckless driver. Our legal team has a proven history of helping injured parties pursue full recoveries. Contact our offices today at (800) 923-3456 to get started on your case. 

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