Memorial Held After UPS Truck Involved In Fatal Collision With 6-Year-Old at Hamilton Park in Jersey City
JERSEY CITY, NEW JERSEY (June 19, 2025) – A six-year-old child has tragically died after a Jersey City UPS truck accident by Jersey Avenue and Sixth Street.
Jersey City officials are saying that the accident took place around 4:00 p.m. Friday. A six-year-old who was riding his bicycle in the area when he was hit by a UPS truck.
Paramedics were called to the scene in order to help the victim. Despite life-saving measures, he died due to the severe nature of his injuries.
City leaders and local residents are both asking that additional bike lanes be installed across Jersey City.
Liability for Jersey City Truck Accidents
Bicyclists are uniquely vulnerable to the hazards posed by motor vehicles and continue to be overrepresented in fatal collisions. According to the National Safety Council, “Of the 1,377 bicyclist deaths in 2023, 937 died in motor-vehicle crashes and 440 in other incidents, according to National Center for Health Statistics mortality data. Males accounted for 89% of all bicycle deaths, over eight times the fatalities for females.” Commercial trucks can be particularly hazardous to bicyclists.
- Trucks have large blind spots that can obscure the presence of bicyclists.
- Trucks take substantially longer to bring to a safe stop.
- Trucks are much more difficult to maneuver safely than smaller vehicles.
Truck drivers must operate with an abundance of caution to avoid colliding with any pedestrian in the roadway. They must slow down when necessary and use their horn to alert others of their presence. When a truck driver fails to slow down to avoid colliding with any pedestrian in the roadway, they could potentially be held at fault through a civil claim. It is essential that evidence be properly preserved after any truck accident.
- Photos of the accident site should be taken.
- Medical records related to the accident should be preserved.
- Eyewitnesses should be interviewed.
- The safety record of the truck driver involved should be investigated.
The majority of truck accidents are preventable. In fact, 93% of all fatal collisions involve some amount of human error. Part of the problem is that many truck drivers are pushed to complete their delivery routes on unrealistic time schedules. Drivers are much more likely to make serious mistakes when they are fatigued.
Investigating Jersey City Truck Accidents
We at GLK Law extend our deepest condolences to the family of the child killed in this Jersey City collision. Any person that may have more information about what happened should reach out to the authorities. There needs to be a thorough investigation into what went wrong. Many questions remain unanswered at this time.
Do you need more information about a Jersey City truck accident? Our team of bicycle safety advocates is here to assist you in any way that we can. We are committed to protecting the rights of accident victims and holding negligent drivers accountable. There is no case too large or too small for us to handle. Whether you just have legal questions or need any type of assistance, we are here for you. You can reach out to us anytime at (516) 908-9792.
