TOMS RIVER, NJ – A Lodi man was struck by a car after stepping into the lanes of traffic on Route 37, the major thoroughfare that connects the Garden State Parkway to barrier island on Thursday.
Detectives with the Toms River Police Department reported the crash occurred at around 9:30 am in the area of Route 37 and River Drive.
“The initial investigation revealed that a 42 male from Lodi NJ stepped into traffic, outside of the crosswalk, and was hit by a vehicle traveling eastbound. There were no signs of impairment on the driver, who remained at the scene,” the Toms River Police Department said in a statement.
The pedestrian was flown to Jersey Shore Medical University for treatment of his injuries and is listed in critical condition. The accident remains under investigation by Traffic Safety Cpl. Robert Westfall.
The victim’s name was not released. No charges were filed against the driver who remained on scene for police.