A Trenton Police officer was killed in an off-duty accident in Westampton Township, Burlington County, early this morning, according to multiple news reports. When a loved one dies in a car accident, the surviving members of the victim deserve to be compensated. Talk to a Burlington County wrongful death lawyer from Kwartler Manus at a free consultation today.
How Did the Accident Happen?
News reports state that emergency personnel were dispatched to the area of mile marker 45.8 on I-295 in Westampton Township, Burlington County, early Sunday morning to respond to a report of a crash. Troopers from the New Jersey State Police were the first to the scene on the northbound side of the highway around 5:58 this morning.
The officer was driving a Honda SUV, lost control, and crashed into a tree. The vehicle burst into flames, killing the off-duty officer. The officer was pronounced deceased at the scene of the crash. The officer was highly respected within the Trenton Police Department and had served as a former police instructor at the Mercer County Police Academy. Authorities continue to investigate the cause of the crash.
Call Kwartler Manus in Burlington County Following a Fatal Crash
Fatal accidents turn lives upside down in an instant. You will never recover from such a horrific loss of a loved one, but you can seek legal recourse to try to have some semblance of a life again. Kwartler Manus will fight for your right to compensation. Talk to our Burlington County wrongful death attorney at a free consultation.