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Traffic Deaths on New Jersey Roads Reach 15-Year Peak

By Petrillo & Goldberg / September 30, 2024 / Comments Off on Traffic Deaths on New Jersey Roads Reach 15-Year Peak

Throughout 2022, safety advocates predicted that the year’s traffic deaths would reach a record high. Now that the final numbers are in, these predictions have proven true. In 2022, 705 people lost their lives in New Jersey roadway crashes – a peak not seen since 2007.  2022 New Jersey Crash Statistics Reveal Grim Trends Traffic…

New Jersey State Police Employee Dies In Car Crash While Driving to Work

By Petrillo & Goldberg / November 9, 2022 / Comments Off on New Jersey State Police Employee Dies In Car Crash While Driving to Work

On February 23, 2018, Renee Wright was on her way to work at the New Jersey State Police when she was killed in a car crash. A 17-year-old driver struck Wright’s Hyundai after failing to yield to traffic. The impact of the collision caused Wright’s vehicle to spin. The Hyundai was then hit by another…

Vehicle That Crossed into Oncoming Lane Hit and Killed Police Officer Who Was Driving to Work

By Petrillo & Goldberg / April 13, 2021 / Comments Off on Vehicle That Crossed into Oncoming Lane Hit and Killed Police Officer Who Was Driving to Work

All motorist driving on the New Jersey highways and roadways are required to drive with caution and care for themselves and other motorists. Driving safety rules include, following the speed limit, wearing a seatbelt, not driving too closely, driving appropriately for the weather conditions, and maintaining a proper lane. When a drive does not adhere…