Washington Township, NJ – Drunk Driver Causes Fatal Three-Vehicle Crash on Egg Harbor Rd near Ganttown Rd
Washington Township, NJ (July 29, 2023) – The police confirmed that 56-year-old Frank Bersani of Laurel Springs, New Jersey, has died as a result of a crash that occurred in Washington Township on Thursday evening, July 27.
According to reports, at around 10:30 p.m., Julia Scanlon was driving a 2002 Ford Focus through the intersection of Egg Harbor Road and Ganttown Road when her vehicle collided with a 2020 Kia Sportage. The impact of the crash caused the Kia to strike a moving 2003 Dodge Grand Caravan.
The driver of the Kia, identified as Bersani, was severely harmed in the crash. He was rushed to Cooper University Hospital, where he was pronounced deceased from his injuries.
Scanlon was deemed to be intoxicated at the time of the crash. She was taken into police custody, where she faces multiple charges, including vehicular homicide.
At this time, investigations are underway.
We offer our condolences to the family of Frank Bersani. Our thoughts are with them during this difficult time.
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By working alongside a skilled car accident lawyer in New Jersey, you can maximize your chances of obtaining the full extent of compensation necessary to cover medical costs, vehicle repairs, and other expenses stemming from the accident. Taking quick legal action against the liable party is crucial in ensuring that justice is served and your rights are protected.
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Notes: Many of the accidents we write about could have been avoided. By disseminating information about serious incidents, we seek to arm our readers with the knowledge they need to prevent being seriously injured in an accident. This piece was created using external sources, including news articles and eyewitness descriptions of the collision and injuries. Therefore, the presented specifics of the accident have not been independently verified. Please notify us immediately if you find any inaccuracies in the article or if you wish to have the post deleted, we will rectify the content or remove the post.
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