On September 28, a mother and her eight-year-old daughter were killed in an auto accident in Franklin Township near the intersection of Route 27 and Van Dyke Road. Niesha Middleton was traveling south on Route 27 with her two children when her Toyota entered the northbound lane and was struck by a Chrysler minivan taxi.

The accident happened as Middleton passed the vehicle in front of her. As she re-entered the right southbound lane, she lost control of the vehicle. After impacting a curb and blowing out a tire, her vehicle entered the northbound lanes, where it crashed.

Middleton, her daughter and her seven-year-old son suffered life-threatening injuries in the crash, and were transported to Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital. The driver of the taxi and its single passenger suffered a leg injury and an arm injury, respectively, and were transported to the same facility.

Middleton died of head and neck injuries on Thursday morning. Her daughter died on Wednesday evening. Her son’s condition is unknown. The taxi’s occupants are expected to make a full recovery.

Our deepest sympathy goes out Ms. Middleton’s family in the wake of their loss, and we wish her son, the taxi driver and the taxi’s passenger a speedy recovery.

The Danger of Everyday Driving

The accident that killed Ms. Middleton and her daughter illustrates some of the dangers of everyday driving. Things such as overcompensating during a turn or going too fast given road conditions may seem risky at worst, but in fact they can be fatal. This is why safety experts reiterate driving safety tips that may seem elementary. They’re anything but that.

Each year, car accidents kill over 40,000 people on U.S. roadways and injure 2 million. To avoid contributing to these statistics, drivers should learn which maneuvers and everyday road situations pose the most danger and then modify their driving habits accordingly. And if they are injured by the carelessness of another, drivers should contact a New Jersey accident attorney at Console & Hollawell, because a good attorney can help them secure the remuneration they’re entitled to.

Have You Been Injured in a Car Accident?

If you have been injured by another driver’s carelessness, call the NJ injury lawyers at Console & Hollawell today. For over 17 years, our NJ injury lawyers have helped injury victims recover a variety of damages. If we can’t negotiate a reasonable settlement, we will pursue your case in court.

Because accident-scene and eyewitness evidence can disappear quickly, it’s important to speak with a New Jersey accident attorney as soon as possible. If you have been injured in an accident, call us today.

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