Jackson Twp, NJ – Cyclist killed in accident on Farmingdale Road

Jackson Twp, NJ (June 13, 2024) – Officials in Ocean County are currently searching for a vehicle involved in a fatal pedestrian crash in Jackson Township. The crash occurred on Sunday afternoon, June 9th, around 12:00 p.m. on Farmingdale Road. According to reports, an Audi A4 was traveling westbound when it swerved to avoid a head-on collision with a red SUV. In doing so, the Audi struck a bicyclist traveling in the area before oversteering and striking a tree. The SUV fled the scene without stopping to render aid or wait for police to arrive. Unfortunately, the bicyclist was pronounced dead on the scene by paramedics who arrived at the scene. The driver of the Audi sustained injuries and was transported to CentraState Medical Center.

We would like to express our sincere condolences to the family of the deceased victim.

Car accidents in New Jersey

New Jersey has an alarming rate of pedestrian accidents compared to other states. The North Jersey Transportation Planning Department found that over 175 pedestrians were killed in one recent year alone. That doesn’t include the several hundred pedestrians who survived their accidents but suffered serious injuries after being struck by negligent drivers.

If you or someone in your family has suffered serious injuries or been killed in a pedestrian accident in New Jersey, you are legally entitled to take legal action against the person, persons or entity that caused your injuries. While pedestrians are sometimes responsible for their accidents due to illegal parking, distraction, intoxication or some other form of negligence, most often it is the drivers who are responsible for accidents that result in injuries and deaths. In over half of the cases, it is the driver who fails to yield the right of way to a pedestrian.

Pedestrian safety has become such a big issue throughout New Jersey that the NJTPA has created a program called Street Smart. This program is designed to educate individuals about pedestrian safety and awareness in order to curb these types of accidents.

Pedestrians are completely exposed to the force of larger, faster moving vehicles while driving, meaning they are at risk of serious, catastrophic or even fatal injury on every journey.

At Metro Law, our pedestrian accident lawyers work diligently to help our clients recover in any way possible after being injured by the actions of negligent drivers. In horrific situations where people lose their lives in these accidents, Wrongful Death Lawyers in Jackson Township can help families receive compensation that can help them get their lives back on track financially. While we know nothing can ease the pain you may be feeling during this time like money, financial compensation can at least allow you to focus on your and your family’s emotional healing. Contact one of our New Jersey pedestrian accident lawyers at (800) 469-6476 to schedule a free case evaluation immediately after a pedestrian accident.