Minivan Involved In Fatal Collision With Semi-Truck In Burlington County by County Route 541 and Cadillac Road
BURLINGTON COUNTY, NEW JERSEY (March 12, 2025) – A woman has tragically died after the minivan she was riding in was involved in a collision with a semi-truck in Burlington County.
The collision took place near the intersection of County Route 541 and Cadillac Road. Authorities are saying that the collision took place around 11:30 AM on March 11.
A semi truck was involved in a collision with a minivan for unknown reasons. Paramedics were called to the scene in order to help all of the victims.
Sadly, a passenger in the minivan was critically injured. She was later pronounced dead due to the severe nature of her injuries.
An investigation into the cause of the Burlington County truck accident remains ongoing.
Liability for Burlington County Semi-Truck Accidents
Thousands of people are killed or seriously injured in collisions with commercial trucks every year. According to the National Safety Council, “A total of 5,936 people died in large-truck crashes in 2022. The number of deaths increased 2% from 2021 and is up 49% in the last 10 years. The majority of deaths in large-truck crashes are occupants of other vehicles (70%), followed by truck occupants (19%), and non-occupants, primarily pedestrians and bicyclists (11%).” Truck drivers should take a number of measures in order to avoid collisions.
- Truck drivers should maintain a safe distance with the vehicle ahead of them at all times.
- Truck drivers should check their blind spots before making turns in the roadway.
- Truck drivers should take periodic breaks during the day to ensure that they are not fatigued.
Truck drivers have a legal obligation to exercise a great deal of care in order to avoid colliding with other vehicles. Many truck accidents are due to drivers that are speeding. Pursuant to New Jersey Vehicle Code 39:4-98, all drivers have a legal obligation to operate their vehicle at a safe speed. They must not travel faster than would be reasonable and safe given the prevailing conditions of the roadway. It is important that certain steps are taken after any semi-truck accident.
- The work records of the truck driver involved should be reviewed.
- Medical records related to the incident should be preserved.
- The circumstances leading up to the collision should be investigated.
Truck accidents are often highly preventable. They tend to be the result of truck drivers that are traveling too fast for the prevailing conditions. Sadly, though, truck companies will often do everything in their power to deny responsibility for a collision. This is why it is important that all truck accidents are thoroughly investigated by an outside party.
Investigating New Jersey Truck Accidents
We at Gersowitz Libo & Korek, P.C. extend our deepest condolences to the family of the woman killed in this Burlington County truck accident. Any person that may have more information about what happened should reach out to authorities. There needs to be a thorough investigation so that hopefully similar tragedies can be prevented.
Do you need more information about a Burlington County truck accident? Our team of roadway 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 investigation into any incident, we are here to help. You can contact us anytime at (516) 908-9792.
