A 16-year-old boy was killed in a pedestrian accident outside of his apartment complex in Toms River, New Jersey reports The Star-Ledger. The teenager was reportedly crossing the road around 8 p.m. when struck by an SUV. Although charges have not been filed against the driver, the accident is being investigated by authorities from the Toms
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Toms River Township Public Works Employee Dies from Head Injury at Composting Facility
In March 2011, a Toms River township public works employee was killed at work while unloading a box truck, according to The Toms River Patch. According to police, the 53-year-old man died after suffering a head injury at a leaf compost facility. Two employees notified police immediately and emergency personnel arrived soon after. The worker was
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Vehicle of On-Duty Patrolman Nearly Hit in Chatham by Woman Charged with DUI and Child Endangerment
The Independent Press reports that a woman was recently put in jail after almost hitting a Chatham Borough patrol car. The 30-year-old woman of Dingmans Ferry, PA was driving with her six-year-old daughter in the car, as well as an adult passenger and that passenger’s six-year-old son. The vehicle being driven by the woman reportedly drifted
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May 2011 Volkswagen Recall to Affect New Jersey Jetta Owners
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reported the impending May recall of 2011 Volkswagen Jettas in early April. The reason for this recall is an electrical system malfunction, specifically concerning fuses and circuit breakers. A potential 71,043 certain model 2011 Jettas, manufactured from March 2010 through March 2011, are being recalled by Volkswagen America,
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Council Meeting Addresses Injury Accident and Inadequate Security at Summit Tier Parking Garage
A council meeting was held recently regarding the safety of the Summit tier parking garage behind Springfield Avenue, reports The Independent Press. According to the article, the mother of a nine-year-old girl who suffered a fractured skull, concussion, and lacerations after a pipe coupling at the parking garage fell and struck her asked the Common Council
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