Toms River – Route 70-Massachusetts Avenue Crash Leaves Three Injured

A two-vehicle collision on the intersection of Route 70 and Massachusetts Avenue Thursday morning, January 9 left three people with injuries.

According to police investigation, 47 year-old Melanie Pierciey from Bayville was driving west on Route 70 when she made a left turn towards Massachussets Avenue, coming into the path of the vehicle driven by 41 year-old Alexander Robinson from Barnegat.

Pierciey, Robinson and an unidentified passenger from Robinson’s vehicle all sustained moderate injuries and were taken to Jersey Shore University Medical Center in Neptune for treatment and further observation.

Pierciey was issued a summons for failure to yield at an intersection.

We are saddened at the injuries sustained in this collision. we hope all the injured people recover from their injuries quickly.

Vehicular Accidents

Vehicular crashes are one of the most common causes of injuries and fatalities in the state of New Jersey. In a report published by the New Jersey State Police Fatal Accidents Investigation Unit, there were 591 recorded fatal crashes that occurred in 2017, which caused 624 fatalities.

In 158 of the 591 crashes, Driving While Intoxicated (alcohol and/or drugs) was listed as the major contributing factor. There were 174 people killed as a result of these 158 crashes. Speeding was another major contributing factor to these crashes being listed as a factor in 61 of the crashes. Driving while distracted seems to be the biggest factor as it was listed as a cause for 196 crashes.

We urge drivers to observe and follow the laws while driving, and to remain focused while driving so that they can react accordingly to situations that may suddenly pop up on the roadway. Drivers should be more careful when driving while visibility is low, and they should also check their car before going on the roadway. Being more diligent and prepared can help lessen accidents on the roads of New Jersey.