A car crash where a vehicle overturned and three were injured remains under investigation, police said.
The 11 a.m. crash Tuesday occurred at Highland Parkway and West Water Street in dowtown Toms River.
Nora McNaught, 77, of Toms River was driving a 2003 Toyota northbound on Highland Parkway when she collided with a 2006 Honda Pilot that was westbound on Water Street, said Toms River Police Chief Michael Mastronardy.
Shannon Lindquist, 18 of Brick, was driving the Honda, which then overturned after the initial collision, police said. The road was closed for several hours.
A passenger in the Toyota — William McNaught, 81, of Manchester — had minor injuries, and both drivers were also injured, Mastronardy said. The three were each transported to Community Medical Center for treatment for minor injuries, he said.
Toms River Traffic Safety Corporal Sean Mchugh is investigating the accident.
As people reply, don't let your emotions or ages get in the way of the facts. You can believe me, or discount me... my background is how I did research on this very topic for a social history course while I was in grad school. The most frequent amount of motor vehicle crashes in NJ occur at the opposite ends of the driver age spectrum. The problem areas are ages 17-21... they are inexperienced and not properly trained. No high schools offer Driver's Ed, and the 6 hours of training to get a learner's permit is a joke. The other problem area is 70+ years old. Yes, there are exceptions... we all know the 90 year old grandmother who can run faster and is healthier than us in our middle-ages. However, just like young drivers, the majority (NOT ALL) of drivers over 70 years old are more accident prone due to physical limitations on their reflexes and reaction time. A 17 year old kid doing 90 MPH down the Parkway is just as dangerous as an 80 year old doing 45 MPH in the left lane of the Parkway.
I feel sorry though. You're taking someone's freedom away, but I don't want to have an accident from someone simply not able to drive. Had several close calls right where you say. Not good.