West Milford, NJ – Rebecca Adelman Killed in Crash on NJ-23
West Milford, NJ (April 23, 2020) – On Wednesday, April 22nd, a New York woman was killed following a crash in West Milford, New Jersey. Rebecca McMahon Adelman, 36, of Brooklyn was reportedly driving a Chevy sedan on NJ-23 when she was involved in a crash with a Ford SUV driven by a 27-year-old Bloomingdale woman. The two vehicles collided near the intersection of NJ-23 and Canistear Road at around 12:23 p.m.
Local sources reported that an overturned, dark-colored vehicle was found at the intersection. There were also reports of emergency personnel at the scene, and the New York woman was pronounced dead by responding officials. The Bloomingdale woman wasn’t injured in the accident.
No further information on the crash is known at this time. An ongoing investigation into the crash is currently in progress.
We would like to extend our deepest condolences to the family of Rebecca McMahan Adelman at this time.
New Jersey Deadly Rollover Crashes
Rollover crashes have a high chance of resulting in deadly injuries. In 2010, 7,600 people were killed in rollover crashes, accounting for 35 percent of deadly passenger-vehicle crashes that year. In most cases, these deadly car accidents are caused by reckless and inattentive drivers.
When the death of a loved one is the result of another person’s negligence or carelessness, it can be truly devastating. Surviving family members are likely dealing with feelings of frustration and helplessness, in addition to their profound sense of loss. It’s only natural that they’d want to bring those responsible for your loved one’s death to justice.
At Brady Reilly & Cardoso, LLC, our primary focus is helping families recover maximum compensation for their losses associated with a fatal car crash. Even in the most complex cases, our knowledge of the law and our tenacity have provided our clients with favorable outcomes. If you’ve lost a loved one in a sudden crash, contact our offices at (201) 997- 0030 to discuss your case with a Jersey City personal injury attorney.
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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.