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One Person Killed, One Injured in Burlington County Car Accident

Sedan and Box Truck Involved in Burlington County Head-On Car Accident

One Person Killed, One Injured in Burlington County Car Accident

BURLINGTON COUNTY, NEW JERSEY (February 2, 2026) – One person has tragically died and another person was injured in a Burlington County truck accident on the New Jersey Turnpike.

Burlington County officials are saying that the incident took place around 9:00 p.m. on Thursday. A box truck and an SUV were traveling down the road when they were involved in a head-on collision.

Firefighters and paramedics were called to the scene of the collision to help the victims. One person died due to their injuries.

Another person was taken to the hospital to receive treatment. A full investigation into the collision remains ongoing.

Liability for Burlington County Truck Accidents

Speeding remains a leading cause of serious injury collisions. According to the National Safety Council, “Speeding was a factor in 29% of all traffic fatalities in 2023, killing 11,775, or an average of over 32 people on a typical day. The total number of fatal motor-vehicle crashes attributable to speeding was 10,541.” Victims of car accidents tend to suffer very serious injuries.

  • Broken bones
  • Head injuries
  • Lacerations
  • Spinal cord injuries

If a driver fails to slow down to avoid hitting another driver in the roadway, this could be construed as negligence. There is a presumption of negligence on the part of any driver that crosses into opposing lanes of traffic and collides with another vehicle. The family of any person who died in a car accident may be able to seek some measure of accountability through a wrongful death claim.

Investigating Burlington County Truck Accidents

We at GLK Law extend our deepest condolences to the family of the person who died in this collision. It is our hope that the other person would be able to make a full recovery. There needs to be a thorough investigation into what went wrong.

Have you or someone that you care about been injured in a Burlington County car accident? You may have legal recourse. Our team of personal injury attorneys is here for you. We care deeply that accident victims get the medical and financial support that they need to recover. You can reach out to us anytime at (516) 908-9792.

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Jeff S. Korek is a New York trial lawyer and Senior Trial Partner at Gersowitz Libo & Korek, P.C., where he has practiced since 1992. Over more than three decades of practice, Jeff has represented clients in complex personal injury and medical malpractice cases and has secured significant verdicts and settlements, including $10 million and $20 million recoveries in medical malpractice matters involving childbirth complications, as well as an $18 million settlement in Gardener v. City of New York.

Jeff has been recognized by The Best Lawyers in America since 2006 and has received multiple “Lawyer of the Year” honors, including for Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs in New York City in 2016 and Medical Malpractice Law – Plaintiffs in New York City in 2020. He has also been repeatedly selected to Super Lawyers, including the Top 100: New York – Metro list. With decades of experience handling complex cases, a strategic approach to litigation, and a strong commitment to clients, Jeff Korek has built a distinguished practice in New York personal injury and medical malpractice law.