Semi-Truck Involved In Fatal Gloucester County Collision Was Parked Alongside Interstate 295
GLOUCESTER COUNTY, NEW JERSEY (July 10, 2025) – A woman has tragically died in a Gloucester County semi-truck accident along Interstate 295.
Gloucester County officials are saying that the accident took place around noon on Monday. A woman was driving a Dodge minivan when she was involved in a collision with a parked tractor-trailer.
Paramedics were called to the scene to help the victims. Sadly, the woman in the minivan died due to her injuries.
A passenger reportedly sustained minor injuries.
Liability for New Jersey Semi-Truck Accidents
Many people are seriously injured or killed in truck accidents every 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.” Trucks can be particularly dangerous for several reasons.
- Trucks have large blind spots that can obscure the presence of smaller vehicles.
- Trucks can weigh 80,000 lbs and make even low-impact collisions dangerous.
- Trucks have a high center of gravity that can make them more likely to roll over.
Semi-truck drivers must get a commercial license and are held to a high standard in terms of safety. They must operate their vehicle in a safe manner at all times. This includes any period where a truck driver may need to park. There are strict regulations about when and where truck drivers can park. Generally speaking, trucks should only park along a freeway during emergencies. Even then, they should put out flares and reflective triangles. If a truck driver violated parking regulations, their conduct could form the basis of a negligence claim if another vehicle hits the truck. Several steps should be taken after any semi-truck accident.
- Medical records related to injuries should be preserved.
- The truck involved in the collision should be examined.
- The police report involved in the crash should be collected.
- An experienced truck accident attorney should be contacted.
It can be difficult to know what to do after any truck accident. This is particularly true after any collision with a parked truck. The police often wrongfully assume that the drivers who hit a parked truck are always at fault. But this is simply not the case. The family of any person who died in a collision with a semi-truck may be able to seek some measure of accountability with a wrongful death claim.
Investigating New Jersey Semi-Truck Accidents
We at GLK Law extend our deepest condolences to the family of the woman killed in this Gloucester County 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 happened.
Do you need more information about a New Jersey semi-truck accident? Our team of personal injury attorneys 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.
