Being 'distracted' behind the wheel is so much more than just texting while driving. Did you know police in New Jersey are watching you closely for these other activities?
It's not just about avoiding getting a ticket, paying a fine, it's about the risk of causing an accident single vehicle or otherwise, and, even worse than that, seriously or fatally injuring someone.
A Marlton man who was allegedly under the influence of alcohol and speeding when he caused a collision that claimed the life of a Mount Laurel man in September has now been charged.
So how likely are you to get into a serious car accident on Labor Day weekend? 37% more likely. 433 people were killed during the Labor Day weekend in 2019 alone and thousands more were injured.
A Lavallette man, who was under the influence of drugs when he struck a pedestrian on Route 35 who later died in October of 2019, has plead guilty to Vehicular Homicide.
A New Jersey man survived a drug overdose behind the wheel of a motor vehicle in Jackson Township and is now facing criminal charges along with his passenger.