2 Injured in Berkeley Car Accident
The collision happened at about 4:54 p.m. at Forest Hills Parkway and Grand Central Parkway, and one driver was flown to a hospital.
Two drivers were injured in a three-vehicle car crash at Forest Hills Parkway and Grand Central Parkway in Berkeley on Nov. 9, police said.
How the Forest Hills Parkway Crash Unfolded
Officers were sent to the intersection at 4:54 p.m. Police said a Subaru Crosstrek heading east was turning left onto Grand Central Parkway when it collided with a Ford Escape heading west. According to police, the force of that impact pushed the Subaru into a Ford Fusion waiting at the light in the eastbound lane. A medical helicopter carried the Subaru's driver to Jersey Shore University Medical Center. Berkeley Township EMS brought the Escape's driver to that same hospital. Police have not released the names of the drivers or described how serious their injuries were. No one in the Fusion was reported hurt, and that car had only light damage, so its driver was able to drive it away afterward.
What Police Are Still Reviewing in Berkeley
The investigation remains open, and police said traffic summonses are pending. The Subaru and the Escape both had extensive damage and were towed from the scene. Crews closed the westbound lane of Forest Hills Parkway for a time while they worked at the intersection. Crime scene investigators from Ocean County also came to the scene to document the wreckage.
Vehicles involved in a serious crash are often held so investigators can inspect them. It is a routine part of the process and can take weeks.
Andrew Finkelstein· Jacoby & MeyersFrom an earlier interview. General commentary, not about this crash, and not legal advice. The contributor may not be licensed in your state.Sources
- jerseyshoreonline.com, “Two Drivers Injured In Three-Vehicle Berkeley Crash”
- dailyvoice.com, “Driver Airlifted In Multi-Car Crash: Berkeley Township PD”
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