Update: One Motorist Dies At Scene of Route I-195 Late Morning Motor Vehicle Accident
Route 195 back open to traffic.
A motor vehicle accident that occurred at approximately 10:48 a.m. Saturday has claimed the life of one person and injured another, according to Sgt. Adam Grossman, a state police spokesman. The accident occurred at milemaker 23.8. All lanes on I-195 westbound east of exit 22 - CR 638 in Jackson Township near the exit for Route 9 in Howell Township are now open, according to Jackson Township police. That westbound portion of the roadway was closed for approximately four hours during the accident investigation. The incident wreaked havoc with traffic on Route 9 in Howell Township, eyewitnesses report. No information was available as to the condition of the second motorist. Patch will update as more information becomes available.
Bill Cooper
5:31 pm on Wednesday, January 16, 2013
I bet one of the drivers was talking on the phone when they crashed. It's a shame that selfish, self-centered people put others in danger by chatting away while driving. Some of them fool themselves into thinking that it's okay because they use a hands-free device, but as educated people know, the studies are utterly clear on the fact that it doesn't make a difference. It's all about distraction… more ›