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Early Morning Accident On New Hampshire Avenue Attributed to Speeding

Uninjured driver strikes fence, ends up in woods

Judy Bendar, Neighbor
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A 17-year-old Lakewood man was charged with careless driving in an accident early Sunday morning in Toms River.

The accident occurred at the intersection of New Hampshire Avenue and Old Freehold Road at 3:30 a.m.

The driver lost control of his car when he was traveling at a high rate of speed, according to a police report. He struck a fence and tree before entering the woods, the report states. 

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The teenager was uninjured but was issued numerous summonses by investigating Officer John Mehl, including the careless driving charge.

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