53-Year-Old Man Died In Gloucester County Car Accident Involving Garbage Truck Near The Intersection of Lambs Road and Tyler Mill Road
CHERRY HILL, NEW JERSEY (May 30, 2024) – A man has tragically died in a Gloucester County garbage truck accident near the intersection of Lambs Road and Tyler Mill Road.
Authorities are saying that the incident took place around noon on Tuesday. A westbound garbage truck collided with a pickup truck headed east on Tyler Mill Road.
Paramedics were called to the scene of the collision in order to help the driver of the pickup truck. The driver of the garbage truck was not injured in the crash.
Despite life-saving measures, he later died due to his injuries. He is survived by his wife and two daughters. A full investigation remains ongoing at this time.
Liability For Gloucester County Garbage Truck Accidents
Thousands of people are killed or seriously injured in truck accidents every year. According to the National Safety Council, “In 2022, 5,837 large trucks were involved in a fatal crash, an 1.8% increase from 2021 and a 49% increase in the last 10 years. The involvement rate per 100 million large-truck miles traveled is up 3% from 2021, and up 24% in the last 10 years.” There are a number of reasons why trucks can be dangerous.
- Trucks have large blind spots that can obscure the presence of smaller vehicles.
- Trucks can weigh as much as 80,000 lbs, thereby making even a low-impact collision very dangerous.
- Trucks have a wide turning radius, which can make side-impact collisions more likely.
All drivers have a legal obligation to exercise due care in order to avoid collisions. Many collisions are due to drivers who make dangerous turns on the roadway. Drivers must yield the right of way to traffic traveling from the opposite direction that is close enough so as to pose a hazard. Victims of truck accidents tend to suffer very serious injuries, including:
- Broken bones
- Head injuries
- Lacerations
- Spinal cord injuries
Most car accidents involve some amount of human error. This could include instances where drivers are speeding. It is important to determine what may have caused any collision. Victims of car accidents are protected by a number of rights. The family of any person who died in a garbage truck accident may be able to seek some measure of accountability through a civil claim.
Investigating New Jersey Garbage Truck Accidents
We at Gersowitz Libo & Korek, P.C. extend our deepest condolences to the family of the man who died in this garbage truck accident. Any person who may have more information about what happened should reach out to the police. This was a tragedy that should have never taken place.
Do you need more information about a New Jersey garbage truck accident? Our team of roadway safety advocates is here to answer any questions that you may have. We care deeply that accident victims are aware of their rights and that those rights are being protected. Whether you just have legal questions or need any type of support, we are here for you. You can reach out to us anytime at (516) 908-9792.
