Malaga, NJ (May 22, 2022) – A 63-year-old man from Cumberland County died when his pick-up truck was struck by a dump truck as he pulled out of the parking lot of a Wawa on Friday, May 20th.
According to sources, the Vineland resident was exiting the Wawa parking lot on West Boulevard in Malaga at about 5:45 a.m. when the deadly crash took place.
Franklin Township police said that the dump truck was operated by a 34-year-old man from Delaware who was unharmed during the incident.
The driver of the pick-up truck died from his injuries.
We would like to offer our deepest condolences to the family of the deceased victim at this time.
Commercial Truck Collisions in New Jersey
The number of commercial truck crashes on New Jersey’s roads has steadily risen over the past several years. In reality, people are being seriously injured and killed more frequently than ever due to collisions with gigantic commercial trucks. In the ten years from 2011 to 2021, New Jersey tractor-trailer deaths rose by a total of 50%. Crashes involving commercial trucks are known to be one of the more serious types of accidents on New Jersey’s roadways and often produce deadly consequences for those involved.
This is especially true when a much smaller passenger vehicle is struck by a commercial truck. If you have experienced the death of a member of your family in a commercial trucking crash, you should meet with an attorney who wants what is best for you.
The loss of a loved one in a commercial truck incident is one of the most difficult things you will ever have to deal with. You should take the time to speak with an empathetic New Jersey commercial truck injury lawyer after a serious accident.
While you are grieving, you should not have to concern yourself with the economic obstacles caused by someone else’s negligence. If your family member was killed in a collision with a commercial truck, speaking with a practiced New Jersey wrongful death lawyer who is able to help you through every stage of the legal process is to your benefit.
The legal team at Spear Greenfield Personal Injury Attorneys are here for you after the loss of a loved one in a fatal accident. Our firm will stand by your side from beginning to end as they navigate you through the complexities of our legal system. Having a dependable attorney on your side will help you obtain the compensation you deserve for your accident-related losses, for things like:
- Medical expenses
- Lost wages
- Pain and suffering
- Funeral and burial costs
We are here for you each step of the way during these difficult times. Please contact a truck accident attorney in New Jersey at (215) 600-0681 to find out how we can help you.
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