Elizabeth, NJ (November 13, 2026) – Two passengers were taken to a hospital after three vehicles collided at the intersection of Catherine Street and Florence on Friday, November 13.
According to Elizabeth Fire, airbags deployed in all three vehicles. Another person involved in the accident apparently declined a trip to the hospital.
What led to the three-vehicle pileup has not been released. The investigation remains ongoing.
We hope everyone involved makes a full recovery soon.
In New Jersey, drivers must notify police right away whenever there is an injury, a death or more than $500 in property damage. Calling 911, or the local non-emergency number if no one needs urgent help, usually starts the process. An officer then completes the official report, and drivers can request a copy later.
What happens at the scene shapes that document. Officers typically record the time and place, the weather and road surface, statements from each driver, any witnesses, and a diagram of where the vehicles ended up.
Drivers should give their information calmly and stick to facts they know, without guessing about speed or apologizing in a way that could sound like an admission. Photos of the vehicles, license plates and nearby traffic signals are worth taking before anything is moved, since they can fill gaps the officer may miss.
Most reports become available within several days. They can usually be requested from the law enforcement agency that handled the call, often through an online portal for a small fee.
Insurers rely heavily on these reports when deciding fault, so it is worth reading the whole document carefully. If something is wrong, such as a misspelled name, the wrong insurance company or a statement credited to the wrong driver, a lawyer can help request a correction or add a supplemental statement before the error shapes the claim.
A police report usually becomes the starting point for every insurance decision that follows. At The Law Offices of Sander Budanitsky, we can guide you to get a copy of your report and review it for mistakes that could affect a claim.
You can call our car accident lawyers at (908) 241-3445 if you have questions about your report. We are here to help you understand what comes next.
Note: This post has been prepared using publicly available secondary sources. The facts surrounding the incident have not been independently confirmed. If you believe any portion of this report contains inaccurate or outdated information, please contact The Law Offices of Sander Budanitsky, L.L.C. so we can promptly review and update the content to ensure accuracy and reliability.
Disclaimer: The information presented in this post is intended for general informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal or medical advice. Reading this post does not create an attorney-client relationship, nor does it constitute a request for legal representation. If you or a loved one has been injured in an accident, please seek immediate medical care.
Any images included in this post are for illustrative purposes only and do not depict the actual accident scene.
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