In Union County, statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration show that traffic crashes remain a primary public safety issue. Car, truck, bicycle, pedestrian, and motorcycle accidents are all a common occurrence, despite improvements in vehicle safety features, road design, bicycle and pedestrian corridors, and traffic signs.
After a Union County accident, there are many issues that need to be handled immediately. Dealing with doctors, repair shops, car rental companies, police, and insurance companies is overwhelming, especially when someone is seriously injured. At this point, many injured people choose to hire a personal injury attorney whose job it is to handle the details and paperwork so that you can focus on recovery.
Since there is no cost to speak with a lawyer, it is a good idea to learn more about your potential claim. Accident Data Center can help you by connecting you with our network of experienced injury lawyers who can provide you with information about your rights and options. Learn more here about how a good Union County personal injury attorney can help.
Jamar Hankerson was attempting to cross St. George Avenue when he was struck by a vehicle driven by 42-year-old Piotr Ciuba who fled the scene without offering help. Hankerson died of his injuries, and police found Ciuba using surveillance footage of the accident.
The accident occurred around 7:19 a.m. this morning on the New Jersey Turnpike near mile marker 102.6 in Elizabeth. A Toyota RAV4 driven by Jinkui He, 48 of Philadelphia, crossed into the outer roadway into the path of a Ford van driving north.
No injuries were reported in the incident. Hapun was charged with DWI with a child in the vehicle, careless driving, failure to use a child restraint, and failure to exhibit an insurance card. She will also face a second-degree criminal charge of endangering the welfare of a child.
A Rosenhayn man was pronounced dead at the scene of an early morning accident Sunday involving a tractor-trailer and a van on the N.J. Turnpike, a state trooper said. The accident in the northbound outer truck lane occurred near mile marker 96 at 1:40 a.m., he said.
