Morris County Man Died in Collision With Dump Truck on U.S. 206 in Sandyston Township
SUSSEX COUNTY, NEW JERSEY (September 28, 2028) – A man has tragically died in a Sussex County dump truck accident along U.S. 206 in Sandyston Township.
Sussex County officials are saying the accident took place on Wednesday. For undetermined reasons, a Nissan was involved in a collision with a dump truck.
Firefighters and paramedics were called to the scene to help the victim. Sadly, he later died due to the severity of his injuries.
A full investigation into the circumstances leading up to the collision remains ongoing.
Liability for Sussex County Dump Truck Accidents
Trucks are involved in thousands of fatal collisions each year. According to the National Safety Council, “In 2023, 5,375 large trucks were involved in a fatal crash, an 8.4% decrease from 2022 but a 43% increase in the last 10 years. The involvement rate per 100 million large-truck miles traveled is down 8% from 2022, but up 22% in the last 10 years.” There are many factors that could contribute to any truck collision.
- Truck collisions are much more likely to occur if drivers are speeding.
- Many truck collisions happen in the early morning and late evening when visibility is reduced.
- Driver fatigue is another major cause of truck accidents.
Truck drivers have a legal obligation to use caution to avoid colliding with other vehicles in the roadway. They must maintain their vehicle at a safe speed at all times. This may necessitate that they travel well below the speed limit, depending on the prevailing road conditions. If a driver fails to slow down to avoid colliding with another vehicle, this could form the basis of a negligence claim. It is important that certain steps are taken after any car accident.
- Photos of the accident site should be taken.
- The police should be called to the scene so that they can investigate.
- The contact information of eyewitnesses should be collected.
- An experienced personal injury attorney should be contacted.
Car accidents are often highly preventable. In fact, it has been estimated that 93% of collisions involve some amount of human error. Any person injured due to the negligence of another driver may have legal recourse. This extends to the surviving family members of any person killed. They’re able to see some measure of justice and accountability through a wrongful death action.
Investigating New Jersey Dump Truck Accidents
We at GLK Law extend our deepest condolences to the family of the man who died in this Sussex County dump truck accident. Any person who may have more information about what happened should reach out to the police. There needs to be a thorough investigation into what went wrong.
Do you need more information about a Sussex County dump truck accident? Our team of truck accident investigators is here for you. We care deeply that victims are aware of their rights and that those rights are being protected. Whether you just have legal questions or need any type of assistance, we are here to help. You can reach out to us anytime at (516) 908-9792.
