A 36-year-old Rahway man was struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver on Dec. 12. According to the Rahway Police Department, the accident happened around 5:40 p.m. on St. George Avenue at its intersection with Race Street. Although the pedestrian was rushed to the...
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Multi-vehicle accident on turnpike injures 10
An accident on the New Jersey Turnpike in the morning rush hour left 10 people injured on Dec. 17. An investigation into why the crash happened is ongoing, and no charges have been filed as of the time of this report. The crash involved three tractor-trailers and a...
Fiery fuel tanker collision kills 1, critically injures driver
Law enforcement officials with the New Jersey state police reported that a car and two semi-trucks collided on Route 78, causing a fuel tanker to burst into flames. Reportedly, the major collision occurred on Route 78 on Dec. 6 at the Garden State Parkway ramp...
Avoiding injuries in the workplace
Workers in New Jersey know that safety on the job site is important. Avoiding dangerous situations is the best way to prevent long-lasting or life-threatening injuries. Although workers' compensation can cover the costs of medical treatment for job-related injuries,...
Hit-and-run suspect located by Essex County Police
Authorities with the Essex County District Attorney's office reported that a man suspected of striking and killing a Nutley woman on Nov. 15 has been located by the Essex County Police. According to officials, the man is cooperating with investigators at this time....
Emergency care for animal bites
New Jersey residents who are victims of a dog bite or another type of animal attack will likely need to visit an emergency room to get the wound treated. Once at the hospital, medical staff may anesthetize the injured area for the comfort of the patient and to allow...
Crash involving dump truck causes fire, kills 1
A wreck on the New Jersey Turnpike, which caused one of the cars to become engulfed in flames, killed one person on Nov. 25. The accident happened at about 6:30 p.m. when a small dump truck hit a Ford Crown Victoria that was stopped in the southbound shoulder of the...
Incidence of workplace electrical injuries and fatalities
New Jersey workers may be interested to learn about a recent report released by the Electrical Safety Foundation International that reported on 20 years' worth of data compiled by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics about workplace electrical accidents between the...