UPDATE: One-Year-Old Hospitalized After Two Vehicles Collide Near Toms River North
Boy was transported to Jersey Shore Medical Center
A 1-year-old boy was hospitalized after two vehicles collided Thursday morning on Bey Lea Road, Route 571, at the Toms River North High School side entrance.
The son of Christian Kane, 40, of Toms River was in a child seat behind his father when a westbound truck struck their van in the rear, police said. The truck was operated by Kenneth Renae, 22, of Point Pleasant.
The boy was transported to Jersey Shore Medical Center with a head injury, police said.
The road was closed in both directions between Old Freehold Road and North Bay Avenue while police investigated the accident, police said.
The van was also traveling westbound on Bey Lea Road and turning left onto North Drive when it was struck by the westbound delivery truck, police said.
The road's traffic was directed into Toms River North's parking lot and a nearby doctor's office.
Two ambulances and as many as six police cars were on the scene.
Smot Revir
11:27 am on Thursday, July 12, 2012
Let me say it first....Hey, that's not a picture of the location !!! lol
JR
6:17 am on Friday, July 13, 2012
YOUR A BRIGHT ONE SMOT THEY USE THE SAME PICTURES FOR ALL OF THEM WHEN THERE ARENT ACTUAL ONES FROM THE SCENE
Catherine Galioto
6:58 am on Friday, July 13, 2012
That's true JR. We have file photos we use when we can't get to the scene or it's not appropriate, etc. If you ever find the use of a photo questionable you can write us at tomsriver@patch.com.
barbara
11:59 am on Thursday, July 12, 2012
geesh, hope all ok, don't sound good....waiting for update
Catherine Galioto
3:50 pm on Thursday, July 12, 2012
Hi barbara, posted a bit more on the accident, and changed the picture too.
Rachel Tomasi
12:08 pm on Thursday, July 12, 2012
Love reading this knowing my daughter is over that way volunteering her time...off to make a call ::sigh:: hope whoever is ok!
Fatboyz
12:22 pm on Thursday, July 12, 2012
I was there..about a minute behind the accident...........young kid named kevin was hurt and not breathing....his dad was yelling his name mini van got rearened...kid was in a baby seat ..about 3-4 years old..saw his dad pull him out of the wrecked van....I was i was dr... it shook me up pretty bad.....Lord plz help young Kevin amen
1stcav
3:12 pm on Thursday, July 12, 2012
I hope ALL are OK , Kevin I'M praying your OK .. In Jesus name, please be OK .TR Dad ! PTL Amen !!!
.
3:35 pm on Thursday, July 12, 2012
Just read about a drunk plowing into the back of a motorcycle on Hooper also.
Catherine Galioto
3:54 pm on Thursday, July 12, 2012
Hello, here is a blotter of today's accidents:
Police Blotter: Thursday Accidents on Route 571, Whitesville, Hooper - Toms River, http://patch.com/A-vYNV
Fatboyz
7:05 pm on Thursday, July 12, 2012
Can the toms river patch can an update on the little boy who was hurt named kevin ??? tomorrow......if so plz post thanks
patg
11:32 pm on Thursday, July 12, 2012
the little boys name is gaven and he is in critical condition at jersey shore please pray for his recovery
Erin
1:05 am on Friday, July 13, 2012
I live off of Bay Ave- This section of the road where the accident occurred is very dangerous. Despite the 45 mph speed limit, people often drive down it at 50+ mph- I swear a few people have flown pass me pushing 70... Another issue is on the westbound side, there is very little shoulder- anyone trying to make a left into Bey Lea Brook or TR North have to risk being hit by people flying around them on what little shoulder there is...My husband and I have written to town councilmen and asked them to have the police in town monitor that road better. We never heard back and nothing seems to have changed since we wrote them a few months ago. We walk our dog down the sidewalk on rare occassions and are often times fearful of what would happen should one of these cars crash driving so fast around the bend. They really need to do something about this issue before more people get hurt. I hope the little boy and his family are doing well...
sdfgh
2:28 am on Friday, July 13, 2012
Hoping for a speedy recovery
Rachel
9:29 am on Friday, July 13, 2012
I am praying for the little boy and his family!!! Please be okay!! so sad
JD
10:27 am on Friday, July 13, 2012
You can't take a left turn there..... double yellow line!!!
trying to cross 2 lane Bey Lea at that point... that is why double yellow line..
Mike L
10:54 am on Friday, July 13, 2012
You can't?....isn't an amber light mean ....go faster....insn't a STOP sign mean roll right thru....or a turn lane ONLY , mean go straight. Go down to Rite Aide on Route 166 where there is a sign on the south bound side that shows a SIGN no left turn and a double yellow line, tell me what that means?
JD
11:17 am on Friday, July 13, 2012
Just means.... the driver of the minivan is at fault also...
IMHO... roads with 2 lanes in each direction (4 lanes) should have concrete barrier separating the roadway as well as decent shoulder on each side (3 ft min).
Lots of accidents on this stretch of Bey Lea between Hooper and Old Freehold Rd.
Billie
10:35 am on Friday, July 13, 2012
This is a family friends son...our prayers are with you.
Downtown John
11:56 am on Friday, July 13, 2012
I hope texting while driving wasn't involved. I drive the GSP during the week for one hour each way. In my opinion, there is a great increase of drivers who are texting while driving or talking on the cell phone. I'm hoping for stricter laws, however I do see law enforcement doing it as well.
Joe P
8:15 am on Saturday, July 14, 2012
I actually saw a genius using a laptop while flying down the GSP!!!
mark longley
6:00 pm on Friday, July 13, 2012
I guarantee the kid driving was texting or changing the song on his ipod. If there is proof of phone activity during the time of the accident, the kid should go in jail. The little boy Gavin's entire face is broken and he is still unconscious and may be in a coma. Please pray for him.
marc
11:45 am on Saturday, July 14, 2012
I wish we all could go back to the old days before cell phones when there was no accidents..what a jackass
joanne middleton
10:22 pm on Friday, July 13, 2012
very sad that people are more concerned with how it happened instead of focussing on baby Gavin, i know the dad very well and the baby is literally fighting for his life right now. Please everybody put all your energy in praying for Gavin and his mom and dad. No parent should ever have to deal with this tragedy let alone a one year old baby. Ive been sick since the news broke. Keep fighting Gavin - we are all pulling for you
Downtown John
6:20 pm on Saturday, July 14, 2012
It goes without saying that I'm concerned for the child. I was simply commenting on the story and adding to the dangers of texting while driving. Praying for a quick recovery and for God to comforted the family members in their time of need. Thank you for accentuating us, Ms. Middleton
Susan Shirak
10:31 pm on Friday, July 13, 2012
My prayers are out there for Gavin and his family
.
8:19 am on Saturday, July 14, 2012
So sad. You think your child is safe in his car seat and something like this happens. At this point, it shouldn't matter who is at fault. It was an accident, no one set out for this to happen that day. Let's all hope that this little boy recovers. I am sure his father is suffering enough without having to read about whether or not he is at fault.
Joe P
8:18 am on Saturday, July 14, 2012
Hard to imagine what this family is going through. Prayers & thoughts are with them them...
1stcav
7:46 pm on Saturday, July 14, 2012
Hang in there Gavin a lot of people who care are praying for you " Little Guy " PTL
marcy
10:00 pm on Saturday, July 14, 2012
My prayers are going up for this precious little boy.
barbara
9:40 am on Sunday, July 15, 2012
Praying for baby Gavin and his parents.
1stcav
8:38 am on Tuesday, July 17, 2012
Any up date on Gavin and his dad, family ??? Keep the prayers coming !!!!! PTL ..