Crime & Safety
Car Driven By South Toms River Man Strikes Two Utility Poles On Route 37
No injuries in early Sunday morning accident
The Toms River police department is investigating a one-car accident that occurred at 6 a.m. Sunday.
Shaun McLaughlin, 53, of South Toms River, was driving eastbound on Route 37 near Berkeley Avenue when his 2003 Chevy left the road and struck a utility pole, according to Toms River Police Chief Michael Mastronardy. The vehicle then re-entered the travel lane striking a speed limit sign and another utility pole, police said.
After striking the second pole the vehicle rolled on its side.
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McLaughlin was not injured in the accident, which is being investigated by Officers Daniel Herr and Mathew Broderick.
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