Crash shuts down Route 72 in Manahawkin

Press Release

MANAHAWKIN, NJ – On Friday, January 7, 2022 at 11:50 am, the Stafford Township Police Department responded to the intersection of Route 72 and Marsha Drive for the report of a motor vehicle collision.

Investigation revealed a 2006 box truck, operated by Joseph White, 51 of Tuckerton, was traveling east on Route 72 when he failed to obey the red traffic signal at the intersection of Marsha Drive. Upon entering the intersection, White struck a 2009 black Ford 150, operated by Rufino Tepetl, 44 of Manahawkin, who was traveling north on Marsha Drive.

After the impact, the Ford 150 collided into a 2019 Volkswagen, operated by Catherine Frieder, 67 of Colonia. All three vehicles came to rest within the intersection.

A fourth vehicle, a 2011 Honda Accord, operated by Craig Allen, 40 of Manahawkin, was also involved and struck the traffic signal at the intersection, resulting in traffic delays and detours to Long Beach Island.

After being extricated from the vehicle, Tepetl was airlifted to Atlantic City Trauma Center for treatment. Frieder was also injured, and transported to Southern Ocean Medical Center for treatment.

Stafford Police would like to thank Stafford Township Emergency Medical Services, Stafford Township Volunteer Fire Company #1, and New Jersey Department of Transportation for their assistance on scene.

Due to the damage sustained by the traffic signal, Route 72 eastbound remains closed for repairs, with a detour through Beach Haven West to access Long Beach Island.

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