Investigation Underway After Six People Died in Newark Collision After Car Went Airborne by Raymond Boulevard and Blanchard Street
NEWARK, NEW JERSEY (December 7, 2024) – Six people have tragically died in a Newark car accident by the intersection of Raymond Boulevard and Blanchard Street.
Newark police officials are saying that the collision took place around 10:45 p.m. on Friday. A car was traveling down Raymond Boulevard when it became airborne and struck a support column.
After crashing into the column, the vehicle caught fire. Firefighters and paramedics were called to the scene in order to help the victims.
Sadly, six people died in the collision. A full investigation remains ongoing at this time.
Liability for New Jersey Car Accidents
Thousands of people are killed or seriously injured every year in vehicle fires. According to the National Fire Protection Association, “[Vehicle] fires caused an estimated annual 643 civilian deaths (17 percent of all fire incident civilian deaths); 1,532 civilian injuries (10 percent of all fire incident civilian injuries); and $2.8 billion in direct property damage (15 percent of all fire incident property damages).” There are a number of common causes of vehicle fires.
- Fuel system leaks
- Engines overheating
- Electrical system failures
- Overheated catalytic converters
- Collisions and accidents
Depending on the facts of any case, there could be numerous sources of liability for any car accident. For example, the company that manufactured a car could be held liable for an accident. Many cars have defects that could potentially contribute to a car fire. It is important that evidence is properly preserved after any vehicle fire.
- A police report should be created.
- Eyewitnesses should be interviewed.
- Surveillance footage should be sought.
- Medical records should be collected.
It can be hard to know where to begin after a vehicle fire. Victims are often left seriously injured. Many of these incidents result in deaths. It is important that victims of vehicle fires understand that they have legal rights. In particular, the family of any person who died in a vehicle fire may be able to seek some measure of justice through a wrongful death claim.
Investigating Newark Car Accidents
We at Gersowitz Libo & Korek, P.C. extend our best wishes to all of the families who have lost someone in this horrific Newark 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.
Have you or someone that you care about been harmed in a Newark collision? You may have legal recourse. Our team of vehicle 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.
