News reports indicated that a Tesla driver lost their life after striking a dump truck in a collision that took place in Harrison Township, NJ. Police were investigating the accident to determine what caused the Tesla driver to strike the truck. Later, police clarified that the accident involved a 2007 Mack Truck that hit the Tesla vehicle.
Confusion in these types of accidents can be critical mistakes for victims. In tragic accidents like this, where one person lost their life and cannot tell their story of what occurred, it is critical for accident details to be exact. Family members of lost loved ones have the right to seek justice and financial compensation for their losses from the at-fault party.
This is one key reason why it is critical to work with a truck accident attorney if you are involved in an accident.
Truck Accident Led to Deadly Outcome
Reports indicated that the Mack Truck was traveling south on Ellis Mill Road around 7:20 a.m. when it struck a Tesla vehicle that was heading northbound. Upon investigation, law enforcement found that the Tesla veered into the southbound lane of traffic before colliding with the dump truck. It is not known why the Tesla driver did so, but they died at the scene. The dump truck driver was treated at the scene. Police are still trying to determine the cause of the incident.
When you are hurt in a truck accident, put our legal team at Kwartler Manus to work on your case. Contact us for a free consultation.