Hamilton, NJ – Fatal traffic accident on Rt 130 near Klockner Rd

Hamilton, NJ (June 10, 2024) – A 55-year-old man from Voorhees was killed in a traffic accident in Hamilton early Wednesday, June 10. The accident occurred around 6:00 a.m. on Route 130 South near Klockner Road. The investigation revealed that a 2020 Honda Accord driven by a 51-year-old woman from Bordentown was traveling southbound when she was involved in a crash with a 2020 Ford Edge SUV traveling eastbound from Klockner Road at the intersection with Klockner Road. Also in the SUV was a 44-year-old woman from Hamilton. Both occupants of both vehicles were transported to Capital Health Regional Medical Center for treatment. The driver of the Ford Edge died of his injuries at the scene. The passenger suffered life-threatening injuries. At this time, Hamilton Police are still investigating the details of the accident.

We would like to express our sincere condolences to the family of the deceased victim. We hope for the full recovery of the injured victim.

Car accidents in New Jersey

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration released a report stating that the number of car accidents in the United States has increased by 11% since 2015. Over 6 million car accidents are reported each year in the United States, injuring more than 3 million people. Unfortunately, approximately 40,000 people die in these accidents each year. Driver negligence is the leading cause of car accidents in the United States, causing 90-99% of all reported car accidents.

Negligent drivers are one of the leading causes of car accidents in New York that result in serious personal injuries. Whether it’s a driver speeding, texting, or simply not following traffic laws, their apparent indifference to others often leads to collisions that could have been avoided. Negligent drivers often spend time in jail and pay large fines as a result of their careless and/or reckless behavior.

As our country’s population continues to grow, so does the number of inexperienced, angry, careless, inattentive and reckless drivers on our roads. Congested roads are just one of the many factors contributing to the increased number of car accidents. Another common cause of negligently caused accidents is distraction, which has increased significantly since the advent of smartphones in the last decade.

When two or more motor vehicles collide, there are often multiple victims who are seriously injured and expensive property damage occurs. In the worst case scenario, the injured accident victims lose their lives due to the severity of their injuries. If you have recently lost a loved one in an accident caused by negligence, you should contact a Hamilton Wrongful Death Lawyer as soon as possible to learn how you can get help with recovery.

The experienced car accident lawyers at Metro Law have fought hard on behalf of our injured clients to ensure their rights are defended after injuries sustained in a preventable car accident. We can help you recover if you were injured in a car accident caused by driver negligence. You deserve all the help available during this difficult time in your life, which is why our attorneys have made it their personal and professional duty to help injured accident victims get their lives back on track after their accidents. After a serious accident, call a Metro Law car accident lawyer in Brooklyn at (800) 469-6476 to learn how we can help you.