Hasbrouck Heights, NJ (December 2, 2024) – According to area officials, the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crimes Unit and the Hasbrouck Heights Police Department are investigating a fatal motor vehicle crash that occurred on Route 46 westbound at the junction of Route 17 on Sunday morning, December 1.
The Hasbrouck Heights Police Department responded to a motor vehicle crash on Route 46 westbound on Sunday at approximately 2:30 a.m. Upon arrival, officers determined all three occupants of one of the vehicles involved were hurt.
One victim, a 57-year-old man, was transported to Hackensack University Medical Center, where he was ultimately pronounced dead. Two other occupants of the vehicle were also transported to Hackensack University Medical Center with serious injuries. Both of them are listed in critical and stable condition, respectively.
This continuing investigation is being conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Matthew Finck alongside the Hasbrouck Heights Police Department under the direction of Chief Joseph Rinke. However, the crash remains under investigation; no additional information is available in the meantime. Witnesses or anyone with additional information were asked to contact authorities.
We offer our sincere condolences to the deceased victim’s family. Our thoughts are also with the injured victims and their loved ones at this time. We hope for their full recovery.
Multi-Vehicle Crashes in New Jersey
All too many people’s lives are cut tragically short or permanently altered as a consequence of major vehicle accidents each and every year throughout the nation and the Garden State. Considering well over 60,000 people were hurt in New Jersey car accidents in just one year alone, drivers and passengers in our state expose themselves to an unfortunately high risk of injury or even death each time they get behind the wheel.
When you have been hurt in an accident that wasn’t your fault, you deserve a fair chance at complete financial recompense, and a qualified personal injury attorney in New Jersey can help build a strong claim for you and yours. And if you have lost a loved one in these sorts of incidents, you could find more information and options for you and yours in the aftermath with the help of committed and comprehensive attorneys.
Families of those who pass away due to a vehicle accident often experience sorrow and anger at the unfairness of the crash, anxiety for the future, and a variety of other questions and concerns after the incident. Some families may be concerned about the high burial costs, how they will make ends meet, and how they will cover any additional expenses due to the incident.
For these reasons and more, contacting a proficient Hasbrouck Heights wrongful death attorney is essential right after a crash. The lawyers at Spear Greenfield Personal Injury Attorneys represent the families of those who died in motor vehicle accidents and, thus, understand how you and your loved ones feel after being involved in a collision that may have been prevented. Our experienced and compassionate legal team will begin working on your case immediately.
Don’t hesitate to contact us at 1-800-905-3425 as soon as possible so that we may connect you with one of our Hasbrouck Heights wrongful death lawyers. We will give your claim our full attention and work tirelessly to ensure you and your loved ones have the best chance to get the justice and fair compensation you deserve at this frustrating time. You don’t have to cope with the aftermath of a crash alone; get the help you need from our highly qualified lawyers at Spear Greenfield Personal Injury Attorneys as soon as possible.
Note: Our team of writers uses secondary sources to produce this post, including local and state media and news sources, local and state police incident reports, social media platforms, and eyewitness accounts about serious accidents in Pennsylvania. For that reason, if you find any information that is not correct, please contact Spear Greenfield Personal Injury Attorneys as soon as possible so that we can update the post with the most accurate information available. A post will be removed upon request.
Disclaimer: The photos used in this post were not taken at this accident scene. All information contained in this post is informational and not intended to be considered legal or medical advice. This post is not a solicitation for business.
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