South Brunswick, NJ – Theresa Dowling Killed in Crash on US-1
South Brunswick, NJ (June 23, 2020) – An 81-year-old woman died due to injuries sustained in a crash on Friday, June 19th, in South Brunswick. The accident occurred at the intersection of US-1 and Henderson Road at around 10:47 a.m. Initial reports that Theresa Dowling was driving a 2017 Lexus on Henderson Road when she failed to stop at a red light.
Dowling’s vehicle entered the intersection where she was struck by a 2013 Hyundai driven by a Somerset woman. The impact caused the Lexus to crash into a 2016 Chevrolet. Dowling was transported to Robert Wood Johnson Hospital in New Brunswick, New Jersey and later pronounced dead on Sunday, June 21st.
Two other drivers and two passengers were also injured. An ongoing investigation into the crash is underway.
We would like to offer our deepest condolences to the family of Theresa Dowling at this time. Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families in hopes of a full recovery.
Fatal Red-Light Collisions in New Jersey
Each year, an estimated 165,000 car crashes involving red-light runners happen in the United States. Nearly 800 deaths annually are caused by red-light collisions. Nearly a quarter of traffic deaths occur at intersections each year.
If you have lost a loved one in New Jersey, the first thing that you should understand is who can bring forth a claim in our state — and when a wrongful death claim is appropriate. Under New Jersey’s wrongful death statute, a wrongful death lawsuit is appropriate when the negligence of the defendant — the at-fault party — was the direct cause of the decedent’s death. A wrongful death claim is filed by the representative of the decedent and attempts to establish the defendant’s negligence.
At Brady Reilly & Cardoso, LLC, our attorneys are dedicated to pursuing claims seeking full compensation for family members who have lost a loved one due to the negligence or wrongful acts of another party. Our New Jersey wrongful death attorneys will guide you through the entire legal process, whatever the nature of your claim. If you’ve unfairly lost a loved one due to another’s negligence, give us a call today at (201) 997- 0030.
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Disclaimer: Our intent in these posts is to bring attention to the dangers members in our community face and to encourage caution. Accidents do happen and we hope these posts help those affected. However, this information should not be misconstrued as legal or medical advice, and we urge you to contact a trained legal professional for more information regarding your specific situation.