Multi-vehicle crash in barnegat sends several to hospitals

Multi-vehicle crash in Barnegat sends several to hospitals

by
December 17, 2024
··

BARNEGAT, N.J. – A multi-vehicle accident on Barnegat Boulevard North Tuesday morning resulted in multiple injuries and hospitalizations, authorities said.

The crash occurred at approximately 7:11 a.m. between Melissa Drive and Rosehill Road when a black 2011 Hyundai Elantra, driven by a 40-year-old woman with a 14-year-old male passenger, struck the rear of a stopped 2020 Acura MDX. The impact caused the Acura, operated by a 45-year-old woman with a 15-year-old male passenger, to collide with a 2010 Ford Taurus before overturning onto its roof.

The Ford Taurus, driven by a 17-year-old male, was pushed into the back of a 2024 Chevrolet Trax, which was occupied by an 18-year-old female driver and two passengers, ages 16 and 18. The Acura, Taurus, and Trax were stopped in traffic in the left lane, waiting to turn onto Bengal Boulevard when the collision occurred.

Several occupants were transported to Southern Ocean Medical Center for treatment, while one individual was taken to Jersey Shore Medical Center for further care. The extent of their injuries has not been disclosed.

Phil Stilton

Phil Stilton

Phil Stilton is the Editor and Publisher of Shore News Network, an independent digital news organization covering New Jersey, national politics, public policy, public safety, and community affairs. With years of experience reporting on local government, elections, law enforcement, and issues impacting residents throughout New Jersey, Stilton has built a reputation for delivering timely news, in-depth reporting, and accountability journalism.

As the founder of Shore News Network, Stilton oversees editorial operations, investigative reporting, and breaking news coverage while working closely with journalists, public officials, and community leaders. His reporting has covered municipal government, state politics, federal policy, public records investigations, emergency management, and major news events affecting local communities.

Stilton is committed to factual reporting, source verification, transparency, and providing readers with accessible, accurate information that helps them better understand the issues shaping their communities. Through Shore News Network, he continues to focus on delivering trusted news coverage and original reporting to audiences across New Jersey and beyond.

For story tips, corrections, or media inquiries, readers can contact Shore News Network through its official website and social media channels.