September 17, 2024

Two Harmed in Car Crash in Toms River

By Maddy Grieco

A power outage resulting in broken traffic lights led to a car crash on Church Road in Toms River on Monday morning.

The car crash occurred at 10 AM at the intersection between Church Road and North Bay Avenue, as reported by Lieutenant Scott Moeller.

The vehicles were headed in different directions, with one moving south on North Bay Avenue and the other going east on Church Road. The motor vehicle on North Bay Avenue crashed into the truck on Church Road, subsequently turning over from the impact.

The drivers sustained slight injuries, and one of the drivers was transported to a hospital soon after the incident. No further information is known about the condition of the drivers at this moment.

A spokesman for JCP&L, Christopher Hoenig, reported that a malfunctioning breaker led to the widespread power outage that affected the stop lights. Around 2,500 homes in Toms River and Lakewood were impacted by the power outage. Information regarding the crash can be reported to Traffic Safety Officer Ryan Fitzgerald by calling 732-349-0150, ext. 1399.

About the Author

Maddy Grieco
Reporter

Maddy Grieco is a Reporter for ONNJ. She researches and writes the news stories that help bring the show together. In addition to writing, she also works to bolster the social media content for ONNJ, creating ideas to increase engagement on Instagram and TikTok.

She is a rising junior at Bucknell University, where she plans to graduate with a BA in English – Literary Studies. Following graduation, she seeks to enter the literary publishing world and further develop her analytical and editing skills.