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Driver avoids animal in street; hits parked vehicle and vehicle flips on side

Jan 4, 2017

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The scene of the accident on Edgefield Drive

PARSIPPANY — On Sunday, December 25 at 6:00 p.m., Mr. Lee Wonchan, 41, was traveling west on Edgefield Drive when Wonchan observed an animal in the roadway.

He swerved to avoid the animal, at which time it came in contact with a parked vehicle, a 2012 Honda Accord, which was legally parked along the curb line.

After the collision, Mr. Wonchan’s vehicle rolled onto its passenger side. Mr. Wonchan is at fault for the crash due to the animal in the roadway and driver inattention.

Mr. Wonchan was driving a 2012 Mitsubishi. Both vehicles were towed from the scene by Eagle Towing. There were no injuries reported. The accident was investigated by Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Officer Scott Baker.

There were no summons issued at the scene.

The 2012 Honda Accord was parked on the street

The 2012 Mitsubishi flipped on its side after hitting the Honda.

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Frank L. Cahill

Publisher of Parsippany Focus since 1989 and Morris Focus since 2019, both covering a wide range of events. Mr. Cahill serves as the Executive Board Member of the Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce, President of Kiwanis Club of Tri-Town and Chairman of Parsippany-Troy Hills Economic Development Advisory Board.