Fatal Car Accident at Clifton Avenue and Tice Place Intersection
The victim and driver, a 69 year-old Old Bridge man was apparently not wearing a seatbelt and was ejected from the vehicle.
An apparent high speed collision caused a fatal accident early Saturday morning at the intersection of Clifton Avenue and Tice Place, Westfield Police said.
According to police, units responded to a 911 call at 1:16 a.m. reporting screams and a possible car crash.
At the scene, officers found two vehicles on the front lawns of two different residences on Tice Place. Both vehicles had been propelled southbound after colliding in the intersection of Clifton Avenue and Tice Place. Air bags deployed in both vehicles.
The victim and driver, a 69 year-old Old Bridge man, Peter Tyliczka, was apparently not wearing a seatbelt and “was ejected from the vehicle,” Lieutenant Edward Maguire said.
He was airlifted by NorthSTAR, the New Jersey State Police Medevac, to University Hospital in Newark. Despite the efforts of EMS and Trauma Center personnel, the victim was pronounced dead at 5:18 a.m. from injuries sustained in the crash.
Also injured in the crash was the victim's passenger, Kathy Grecco, age 61 of Garwood. Grecco was also transported to University Hospital. She is listed in serious, but stable condition.
According to officer Maguire, Grecco has now awakened but is out of sorts.
The driver of the other vehicle, Robert McGowan, age 25, of Stamford Conn. sustained minor injuries in the crash. McGowan’s passenger, a 26 year-old Westfield man, was also hospitalized with possible broken ribs.
This crash is under investigation by the Westfield Police Traffic Bureau.
“No charges have been filed at this time,” Macguire said.
sleepless
11:53 pm on Saturday, October 1, 2011
Your end was tragic and senseless. You fought, for your girls I'm sure, but then succumbed at 5:18am. Your family has gathered. Hearts are broken. Tears are pouring. Parents are suppose to die before their children....but not like this. RIP
Taxpayer
8:51 am on Sunday, October 2, 2011
High speed? Collision? Cars on front yards? 1AM in the morning? This is a very quiet residential area. What must residents do to prevent 'high speed' issues in a 25MPH area?
Eric
11:10 am on Sunday, October 2, 2011
Unfortunatley, I do not feel there is much more than we can do. Speeders will speed, and we must pray that they get pulled over before they injure themselves or anyone else.
Westfield Mike
2:10 pm on Sunday, October 2, 2011
I must say the WPD are good with traffic enforcement. Had a problem with speeders on my street a few years ago so I talked with the Traffic Bureau; they put a patrol car on my street for the next few weeks until people got the message. Unfortunately, it is not possible for them to catch everyone and tragedies like this happen.
dbutt
12:29 pm on Monday, October 3, 2011
I know Kathy, and its so hard to think of what has happened. How much pain can one person sustain. Lord I pray u put ur hands on her and heal her wounds. Inside and our. Peter rest in peace and know u were loved. DB
Peggy Fiorillo
8:54 pm on Monday, October 3, 2011
PeggyAnn Fiorillo (co-worker from Westfield center). I'am praying for your speedy recovery, and would like to have your family know that I'am here for you and them. PLease let Kathy know I 'am here for her, and would like to come see her and I'am praying for her to have a speedy recovery. I also would like to let Peter's family know that I send my deepest sympathy.
Angelo Grecco
9:30 pm on Monday, October 3, 2011
Angelo Grecco
That my mom is doing much better. She is more alert than what she was. She has a few fractures and she is going to need surgery on her wrist and ankle. I just want thank everyone for their concerns and blessings.
Alice Lane
12:51 pm on Tuesday, October 4, 2011
Alice Lane (Co-Worker from Westfield Center) Kathy you are in my prayers stay strong and just know the Lord did not leave you he is still by your side I miss you and love you get well soon. Please let her know that I'm here for her and that I love and miss her dearly.
Mary Ramondelli
5:33 pm on Wednesday, October 5, 2011
Mary Ramondelli
Just heard the devastating news.Please know we(all your cousins) are praying for a
speedy recovery!
Joseph & Cookie Saccocci
8:03 pm on Wednesday, October 5, 2011
Kathy, our families in Florida, Virginia, Missouri, and New Jersey are keeping you on a prayer chain. We hope your recovery will go well. Our prayers and hearts go out to you at this time. Joe and Cookie Saccocci
gina pellino
11:32 pm on Wednesday, October 5, 2011
uncle joe,aunt cookie and mary, THANK YOU for all your prayers. I will tell my mom tomorrow when I see her. I will keep everyone posted. XO Gina