Rutherford, NJ – UPDATE: Michelle Toledo Killed in Crash on NJ-3
Rutherford, NJ (May 19, 2020) – The identities of three Paterson residents killed in a collision on Sunday, May 17th, have been released by local authorities. The collision took place in Rutherford on NJ-3. The accident occurred when a 2016 Nissan Rogue collided with a front-loader operator that was returning to a construction site located between Park Avenue and Ridge Road.
Michelle Toledo, Irvina Gee, Sheckylle Chain, and a 16-year-old passenger were pronounced dead at the scene. A four-year-old boy in the vehicle was resuscitated at the scene but later pronounced dead at the Hackensack University Medical Center. Multiple emergency units responded to the scene of the collision.
We would like to extend our deepest condolences to the families of Michelle Toledo, Irvina Gee, Sheckylle Chain, and the other deceased parties at this time.
Deadly Car Accidents in New Jersey
Across the entire state, 75% of crashes reported in New Jersey in 2016 took place in just 10 counties. That same year, there were 570 collisions that resulted in fatal injuries. There were 43 crashes that took place on interstates or highways in the state.
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Disclaimer: Our intent in these posts is to bring attention to the dangers members in our community face and to encourage caution. Accidents do happen and we hope these posts help those affected. However, this information should not be misconstrued as legal or medical advice, and we urge you to contact a trained legal professional for more information regarding your specific situation.