Driver Killed in Readington Township Car Accident
Police identified the driver as Jayce Anderson, 31, of Whitehouse Station, who died in a crash on Lightfield Road on October 28.
Andrew FinkelsteinA driver was killed in a car crash on Lightfield Road in Readington Township on October 28, according to Readington Township police.
What Happened on Lightfield Road
The crash happened at about 6:34 p.m. Police said a Ford Mustang left the roadway, struck a tree and caught fire. Officers arrived to find the car heavily damaged and in flames. Police said the driver, the car's only occupant, was unconscious and trapped inside.
Officers worked to free the driver while also fighting the fire. Police said emergency personnel pulled the driver from the wreckage once the flames were under control and began lifesaving measures. Police identified the driver as Jayce Anderson, 31, of Whitehouse Station, and said he died at the scene. Whitehouse Rescue Squad, the Whitehouse and Readington fire departments and Hunterdon Medical Center paramedics also responded.
What the Readington Police Traffic Unit Is Reviewing
The Traffic Safety Unit of the Readington Township Police Department is still investigating the crash. Police have not announced any charges. Readington Township police asked anyone with information about the crash to contact Officer Kevin Bereheiko.
Most updates about a crash come straight from the investigating agency, often in a news release. It can be days or weeks between one update and the next.
From an earlier interview. General commentary, not about this crash, and not legal advice.Lost someone in a crash like this?
Here is what families in New Jersey usually need, in the order it comes up.
Death certificates. The funeral home or the family can order them, and banks and insurers each usually want a copy.
Crash report. The crash report is usually ready a few weeks after the crash, and you can still get it later.
Funeral costs. Every state has a victim fund that pays funeral costs after some crashes, and the fund decides who qualifies.
Survivor payments. If the person who died had worked, their spouse or children may get monthly Social Security payments. Applying early matters.
Insurance offer. You can turn down the insurer's first offer and ask for more.
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