A whiting man was airlifted after being struck by a vehicle while crossing county route 530 in manchester township sunday night. Photo: crestwood village, manchester - google maps
A Whiting man was airlifted after being struck by a vehicle while crossing County Route 530 in Manchester Township Sunday night. Photo: Crestwood Village, Manchester - Google Maps

Pedestrian Airlifted After Being Struck by Car Crossing Route 530 Near Crestwood Village

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August 10, 2026
A Whiting man suffered life-threatening injuries after he was struck by a vehicle while attempting to cross County Route 530 Sunday night, police said.

MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A 43-year-old pedestrian was airlifted to a trauma center Sunday night after being struck by a car at an intersection in the Whiting section of Manchester Township, according to police.

Officers from the Manchester Township Police Department responded at approximately 9:37 p.m. to the intersection of County Route 530 and Swift Circle for a reported crash involving a pedestrian.

When officers arrived, they found a gray 2013 Toyota Camry with front-end damage and an unresponsive man lying in a grassy area next to the roadway.

Victim flown to Jersey Shore University Medical Center

The investigation determined the Toyota was traveling west on County Route 530 when the pedestrian entered the roadway in front of the vehicle, resulting in a collision within the intersection.

Police said the impact propelled the pedestrian “approximately 50 feet to the northwest corner of the intersection.”

The pedestrian was identified as Richard J. Fescharek, 43, of Whiting. Authorities said he suffered multiple potentially life-threatening injuries and was flown by Life Flight helicopter to Jersey Shore University Medical Center.

The driver of the Toyota, Rocco Lanzetti, 63, of Wrightstown, was not injured.

Investigators said the roadway remained partially closed for several hours while officers documented the crash and crews cleared the scene.

Investigation remains ongoing

Police said the investigation is continuing, but “improper crossing by a pedestrian appears to be a contributing factor.”

Patrolman Anthony DeBlasio of the department’s Traffic Safety Unit is leading the investigation.

Manchester Township police were assisted at the scene by Manchester Emergency Medical Services, Robert Wood Johnson Paramedics, the Ocean County Sheriff’s Office Crime Scene Investigation Unit and Accurate Towing.

Key Points

  • A 43-year-old Whiting man was seriously injured after being struck by a car on Route 530.
  • The victim was airlifted to Jersey Shore University Medical Center with life-threatening injuries.
  • Police say improper pedestrian crossing appears to have contributed to the crash.

FAQ

When did the crash occur?
At approximately 9:37 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 9.

Where did it happen?
At the intersection of County Route 530 and Swift Circle in the Whiting section of Manchester Township.

Who was injured?
Richard J. Fescharek, 43, of Whiting.

Was the driver injured?
No. Police said Rocco Lanzetti, 63, of Wrightstown, was uninjured.

What caused the crash?
The investigation is ongoing, but police said improper pedestrian crossing appears to be a contributing factor.

Source: Manchester Township Police Department

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