Driver Killed in Route 80 Truck Accident
The driver has been identified as Tom Argen, 24, of Hillsborough, who died in a crash on Route 80 eastbound in Warren County.
Andrew FinkelsteinTom Argen, 24, of Hillsborough, was killed in a truck crash on Route 80 eastbound in Warren County on October 30, according to the New Jersey State Police.
What Happened on Route 80 Eastbound
Troopers were called to the crash at 1 a.m. A State Police spokesman said Argen was behind the wheel of a Jeep SUV that hit the front of a Mack truck. The agency said the Jeep then left the roadway and went down a grass embankment. Argen was pronounced dead at the scene, the State Police said. According to his obituary, he finished school at Hillsborough High School, was a skilled musician and held a job at VintEdge Wine & Spirits.
What Comes Next After the Route 80 Crash
A funeral is scheduled for Wednesday, November 4, at Hillsborough Funeral Home. A GoFundMe campaign was created to help his family. Troopers have not announced any further details about the investigation.
It can feel like nothing is happening in the days after a crash. Usually investigators are working steadily in the background and simply are not sharing details yet.
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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