WALL TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A car crashed into a CVS Pharmacy on Route 71 late Wednesday following a three-vehicle collision that left one driver injured, according to Wall Township police.
The incident occurred around 10 p.m. when a southbound vehicle on Route 71 reportedly experienced uncontrollable acceleration. The vehicle rear-ended another car, side-swiped a northbound vehicle, and then struck the CVS building at 1801 Route 71.
The driver of the third vehicle was transported to Jersey Shore University Medical Center with injuries described as non-life-threatening.
Emergency crews from the Wall Township Fire Department, South Wall Fire Department, and the Wall Township Building Department responded to the scene. The building was secured and declared safe. New Jersey Natural Gas also addressed damage to on-site equipment.
Authorities have not released the names of those involved.
The Wall Township Police Department is continuing to investigate the crash. Anyone with information is asked to contact Patrolman Marc Chavez-Ramos at 732-449-4500 x1227.
