Zadira Reyes Killed in Truck Accident in Elizabeth, NJ
Elizabeth, NJ -- December 16, 2022, Zadira Reyes was killed following an accident involving a tractor-trailer on the turnpike.
Investigators said that the incident happened at around 2:20 a.m. along the New Jersey Turnpike near mile marker 100.
It appears that 32-year-old Zadira Reyes was in a Hyundai Elantra traveling along the turnpike. Somehow, a collision occurred between Reyes's vehicle and a tractor-trailer. Other cars were also involved. Due to the crash, Reyes sustained fatal injuries. Other injuries were said to be minor.
Additional details are unavailable.
Commentary on Zadira Reyes Truck Accident in Elizabeth
It's not unusual for there to be so few details about a deadly commercial truck wreck. I constantly talk about how complex they can be, but folks still tend to believe authorities are going to handle everything. Frankly, that isn't very common. It's not that officers can't do their jobs--quite the contrary. It's the fact departments rarely prioritize this sort of thing, even in the most tragic of situations. Without the right training, equipment, and the time needed for such a serious crash, important details are bound to slip through the cracks. Helping the public understand the importance of more thorough independent investigations is a top priority of mine because I've seen first hand how helpful it is to families who seek out the proper resolution as soon as possible. The article below helps to explain why that is.
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