Driver Killed In Harrison County Dump Truck Crash

Tesla Driver Died In Collision With Dump Truck Along Ellis Mill Road in Harrison Township

HARRISON TOWNSHIP, NEW JERSEY (February 26, 2025) – A Tesla driver has tragically died in a Harrison Township dump truck accident along Ellis Mill Road.

Harrison Township officials are saying that the collision took place around 6:33 AM on Tuesday. A 2007 Mack truck was involved in a collision with a 2021 Tesla.

Firefighters and paramedics were called to the scene in order to help the victim. Despite life-saving measures, the 44-year-old driver of the Tesla died due to his injuries.

A full investigation into the Harrison County dump truck crash remains ongoing.

Liability for New Jersey Dump Truck Accidents

Dump trucks can be incredibly dangerous given their enormous size and weight. According to the Engineering News-Record, “Dump truck accidents severe enough that the vehicle had to be towed away rose 9%, hitting 8,206 in 2016, the latest year statistics are available.” There are a number of factors that can contribute to a dump truck collision.

• Truck accidents are more likely if one or more drivers are speeding.
• Truck accidents are more likely during periods of reduced visibility.
• Truck accidents are more likely if drivers are fatigued.

All truck drivers have a legal obligation to take reasonable measures in order to avoid causing accidents. They must continuously scan the road ahead of them and slow down in order to avoid hazards. If a dump truck driver fails to take evasive action to avoid a collision, this could form the basis of a negligence claim. Victims of dump truck accidents tend to suffer very serious injuries.

• Broken bones
• Lacerations
• Organ damage
• Death

Depending on the facts of any case, a car company like Tesla could potentially be liable for a collision. All modern Teslas have semi-autonomous driving features. These features have been known to malfunction from time to time and seriously jeopardize or injure drivers. This has included instances where a Tesla fails to slow down for a hazard or jerks violently into opposing lanes of traffic. The family of any person who died in a Tesla crash may have legal recourse through a civil claim.

Investigating New Jersey Dump Truck Accidents

We at Gersowitz Libo & Korek, P.C. extend our deepest condolences to the family of the man who died in this crash. Any person that may have more information about what happened should reach out to the Harrison County police. There are many questions about what happened that remain unanswered.

Do you need more information about a Harrison County dump truck accident? Our team of consumer safety advocates is here to answer any questions that you may have. We care deeply that accident victims get the support and justice that they are entitled to under the law. Whether you just have legal questions or need a free, independent investigation into any particular incident, we are here for you. You can contact us anytime at (516) 908-9792.