PARSIPPANY — Natalie Gongora, 17, Parsippany, was driving a 2000 Nissan Maxima eastbound on Vail Road, in the right lane, approaching North Beverwyck Road when a 2012 Black Mazda, driven by Mr. Noah Guida, 18, Parsippany, driving westbound on Vail Road, and approaching North Beverwyck Road collided. This collision occurred on Wednesday, September 14 at 10:12 p.m.
Gongora’s vehicle continued eastbound on Vail Road and entered the intersection of North Beverwyck Road and made contact with Mr. Guida’s vehicle, as he was attempting to make a left turn onto North Beverwcyk Road.
Ms. Gongora stated to Parsippany Police she had a green light as she approached the intersection and proceeded into the intersection. Mr. Guida stated he had a “green left turn arrow” as he approached and entered the intersection.
Based on a statement from a witness, Ms. Gongora had a red light while Mr. Guida had a green turn arrow.
The traffic signals appeared to be functioning properly after the crash occurred.
Patrolman Jesse Hughes investigated the accident and determined that Ms. Gongora was at fault due to failure to observe a traffic signal and driver inattention.
Both drivers, Mr. Guida and Ms. Gongora was transported to Morristown Memorial Hospital by Rockaway Neck Volunteer First Aid Squad.
Both vehicles were removed from the scene by Powder Mill Towing.
