Cherry Hill, NJ — December 3, 2025, one person was injured in a truck accident at about 11:20 a.m. on northbound Interstate 295.

Authorities said a Chevrolet van collided with a semi-truck near mile marker 34.6, leaving debris scattered across the highway.

The van driver, whose name has not been made public yet, suffered non-life-threatening injuries in the crash, according to authorities.

The truck driver was not injured, authorities said.

Authorities have not released any additional information about the Camden County crash at this time. The accident is still under investigation.

Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman

When people read about a crash between a van and an 18-wheeler that scattered debris across a New Jersey interstate, the first question that comes to mind is: What actually happened here? Unfortunately, based on the details currently available, we’re left with more questions than answers.

Authorities say a Chevrolet van and a semi-truck collided on northbound I-295 near mile marker 34.6. The van driver was reportedly injured, but the truck driver was not. What they haven’t said is just as important: Which vehicle hit the other? Was one stopped or disabled? Was either driver changing lanes, merging or reacting to traffic ahead? Without that context, it’s impossible to know whether this was a momentary lapse in attention, a more serious case of reckless driving or something else entirely.

From a legal perspective, a proper investigation would begin with the available evidence. That includes physical marks on the road, like skid marks or gouges, as well as vehicle damage patterns. But to really understand what happened, you need to dig deeper.

Did the truck have an onboard dash camera or an in-cab monitoring system? Was the driver’s cell phone in use around the time of the crash? What does the truck’s engine control module (its “black box”) say about the speed, braking or steering input in the moments before the collision? All of this is objective data that helps fill in the gaps when witness memories or police reports fall short.

Another critical area that’s often overlooked is the driver’s history and the company’s role in putting him behind the wheel. I’ve worked on cases where the trucking company’s hiring and training procedures, or lack thereof, played a huge part in why a crash happened. A 20-minute road test or a rubber-stamp background check doesn’t cut it when someone’s hauling tens of thousands of pounds down the highway.

At this point, it’s simply too early to assign blame. That said, getting to the truth will depend on how thorough the investigation is, and whether all the available evidence is actually pursued.

Key Takeaways:

• Authorities haven’t released enough information to determine how or why the crash occurred.
• Important questions remain about which vehicle initiated the collision and under what circumstances.
• Truck crash investigations should include black box data, dash cam footage and driver phone records.
• The trucking company’s hiring and supervision practices may be relevant depending on what the evidence shows.
• Accountability depends on getting all the facts, not just what’s visible at the crash scene.