Newark, NJ – Three People Killed in Collision on US-22

Car Accidents,Injury • June 11, 2020

Newark, NJ (June 11, 2020) – Three people were killed following a collision in Newark on late Tuesday evening, June 9th. At around 11 p.m., the driver of a Cadillac CTS reportedly lost control of the vehicle and crashed. Authorities were called to the scene of the crash on US-22 EB. 

Two people were ejected and killed in the crash. These victims were identified as Taylor Hill, 19, and Kamal Johnson, 18. Nashawn Brooks, 20, was also ejected and transported to St. Barnabas Hospital in Livingstone where he was later pronounced dead. 

Two others were badly injured. An ongoing investigation into the crash is currently underway. 

We would like to extend our deepest condolences to the families of Taylor Hill, Kamal Johnson, and Nashawn Brooks at this time.

New Jersey Deadly Car Crashes

Newark, NJ - Taylor Hill, Kamal Johnson Killed in Collision on US-22Each year in the United States, more than 37,000 people are killed in car crashes. There were a reported 256,482 car accidents in New Jersey in 2016. Of those collisions, 571 ended in fatal injuries. 

If you or a loved one is involved in a serious crash in New Jersey, the resulting damages can be overwhelming. Many victims are unsure of what to do next to protect their legal rights. An experienced New Jersey car crash attorney can help injured victims and their families recover lost compensation. 

Since 1965, Brady Reilly & Cardoso, LLC has provided reliable, result-driven legal services to New Jersey residents. New Jersey Personal injury law is broad, involving an array of different accidents, and each comes with its own unique rules and limitations. Contact our offices today at (201) 997- 0030 to discuss your case. 

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