A head-on collision at 12:09 a.m. at the Cumberland and Cape May county line led to the death of a 74-year-old man. The incident occurred along Route 347 in Maurice River, New Jersey. A head-on crash means at least one of the drivers failed to remain in the appropriate lane or failed to yield the right of way.
In this accident, police indicate that a Toyota Matrix was traveling northbound and a Ram pickup truck was traveling southbound. The Toyota crossed the centerline, causing a head-on collision with the Ram vehicle. The Ram driver sustained just minor injuries, but the driver of the Toyota lost their life. Police are investigating what happened and have yet to rule on the official cause.
Common Causes of Head-on Collisions
There are various factors that can cause a head-on collision. That includes a driver suffering a medical emergency, falling asleep at the wheel, or being distracted. In some situations, accidents like this can occur if one driver swerves to avoid something in the road, or weather conditions make it challenging to see where the centerline is. There is no indication of what could have caused this accident initially from the policy.
What to Do After a Head-on Collision
If you are in a head-on collision with another vehicle, always seek medical care and call the police to the scene. Doing so helps protect you from additional injury and risk while also allowing police to capture information. Then, contact a car accident attorney in South Jersey, like our team at Kwartler Manus, LLC.