Four-Vehicle Crash Closes New Hampshire, Hospitalizes Five
County truck among those hit after another car strays into oncoming traffic
A four-vehicle accident sent five occupants to the hospital as multiple fire, EMS and police responded to the crash that closed New Hampshire Avenue in Toms River for about an hour.
Toms River Police are continuing to investigate the 9 a.m. Thursday collission on New Hampshire Road and North Maple Avenue. Toms River Police Chief Michael Mastronardy said a northbound vehicle crossed into southbound lanes of New Hampshire and struck three vehicles.
Two people were transported to Jersey Shore University Hospital and three others were taken to other hospitals, Mastronardy said, who have not released names or other details.
In a photo released by Toms River Police, the collision involved a county vehicle, a dark car and a van and one other vehicle. Collision debris was scattered across the roadway, and multiple emergency responders were called to assist in extrication.
Pleasant Plains, Silverton and Toms River Fire Companies responded for extrication of one of the victims. Silverton, Toms River Police and Lakewood Township EMS responded and transported the victims. Lakewood Police assisted in closing down New Hampshire Avenue for one hour between North Maple Locust Street.
Traffic Safety Corporeal Frank Palino and Terry Warren are investigating. Anyone with information can call Toms River Police headquarters at 732-349-0150.
barbara
4:10 pm on Thursday, March 15, 2012
Hope all are ok, looks like a nasty one....
Project Bluebeam
6:00 pm on Thursday, March 15, 2012
People drive like asses on New Hampshire. Probably someone attempting to pass on a double yellow line.
Bud Boomer
6:22 pm on Thursday, March 15, 2012
Drunk or texting while driving or both!
John doe
7:52 pm on Thursday, March 15, 2012
Wasn't there another accident on new Hampshire ave on Wednesday evening? There are no good north south travel route through Toms River like we have est west (37). County' effort to use new Hampshire and whitesville road (527) have not helped.
Rose
9:17 pm on Thursday, March 15, 2012
Looks Like People were really injured so lets keep the nasty comments to yourself until you really know what happened , god bless all of them and pray they are all o.k .
Eileen
3:01 am on Friday, March 16, 2012
Yes, Rose. Thank you.
Scott Derek
3:55 am on Friday, March 16, 2012
There's that little bend in the road there that people fly around at times.....it can be pretty dangerous.
.
6:46 am on Friday, March 16, 2012
Apparently, a 42 year old man, crossed over into oncoming traffic and hit a car traveling south, then he hit a pickup and a van also headed south. That road is very busy at that hour, it was bad enough, but could have been much worse.
Richard J. Thomas
7:28 am on Friday, March 16, 2012
Idiots drive much too fast in town and too busy doing other things.
D.J. Phoenix
8:20 am on Friday, March 16, 2012
There was an Ocean County worker in that accident as you can tell. But, what you don't know is he works his butt off for every person who lives in this County! All he wants to do I'd retire and enjoy the rest of his life with his wife. Yet, he's constantly worried about affording it and comes to work hurting everyday! This man would do anything for you, and yet it seems all anybody ever worries about is the idiot that caused it. Not the people it really effected!! Don't worry sir, I'm here for ya in any way I can help you and your wife and family. My thoughts and prayers for your speedy recovery little buddy!!!!
BN
9:56 pm on Friday, March 16, 2012
At the age of 76, he should have been retired already!
Matt dicello
4:20 pm on Friday, March 16, 2012
People are idiots around here
Denise
3:15 pm on Sunday, March 18, 2012
I wish all those involved a speedy recovery.
First, since we don't know the details of the accident, we can only guess, which isn't good. Second, people drive way above the speed limits around here(why bother putting the speed limit signs up, save us all some money). Third, some facts from what I've seen while driving in the Toms River area over the past 20+ years......people have gotten worse and worse in their driving habits; people drive too close to the car in front of them(we're supposed to leave a car length in front of you & the car ahead); and last but not least.....people do everything but actually drive when they are in their cars, JUST DRIVE!!!! It will save us all from accidents, death & injuries and the aggrevation that goes with having an accident.