Just as people were getting ready to head to work on a Monday morning, an accident caused the shutdown of all westbound lanes on Route 70 recently. The accident took place in Cherry Hill, New Jersey. There was no initial information about the number of vehicles involved or the condition of any drivers.
What the police did release was that the accident occurred at about 6:09 a.m. and caused enough damage and debris to close down the entire roadway. At the same time, the New Jersey Department of Transportation and the Cherry Hill Police Department worked to manage the scene.
Getting to the Bottom of Highway Accidents
When an accident occurs on a highway with limited intersections and all drivers traveling in the same direction, police must consider numerous factors to determine what really happened. Highway accidents like this may occur due to reckless driving, such as one driver speeding or swerving between lanes to reach their destination more quickly. At other times, a driver may be fatigued and fall asleep, even for a brief moment, losing control of their vehicle.
Investigations that cause serious injuries are often the result of speed and distraction. Sometimes, police can gather information from statements of witnesses, debris at the scene, and any videos from the vehicles involved.
The bottom line is that someone is likely to be to blame. When that happens, victims need to have legal guidance. The car accident lawyers at Kwartler Manus can help victims find the answers to the questions they have.