Tannis Vanderwerken, 81, died after her vehicle hit a pole on Grove Avenue in Gloucester County, New Jersey
Police investigating crash that killed driver in N.J.
West Deptford police said the woman, who was not identified, died after her vehicle hit a pole on Grove Avenue near Woodbury Terrace.
Motorist, 81, suffered medical issue before fatal crash, police say
Tannis Vanderwerken suffered a medical emergency while driving and crashed her vehicle into a utility pole in the area of Grove Avenue and Woodbury Terrance around 5:30 p.m., according to West Deptford police.
After a serious or fatal personal injury, take these steps to help the recovery process
When someone suffers a serious personal injury, the first days and weeks are spent getting medical treatment and dealing with the new reality of disability, pain, lost work, and disruption to normal life. When someone dies from their injuries, family members are forced to deal with grief, anger, and loss as they struggle to move forward.
After a serious or fatal personal injury, an injured person, or the family left behind, incur damages including the cost of current and future medical expenses, lost work and wages, pain and suffering, and loss of companionship. Go here to learn how to protect the rights of personal injury victims and their families.