Pedestrian Suffers Life-Threatening Injuries In Monmouth County Crash

A man was fighting for his life after he was hit by an SUV while walking across Route 9 in Monmouth County, authorities said.

A cruiser for the Howell Township (NJ) Police Department.
Photo Credit: *Facebook - Howell Township Police Department*

Chris Spiker

03/12/2024 9:34 a.m.

Howell Township police responded to the pedestrian crash near the intersection with Strickland Road at around 5:21 a.m. on Monday, Mar. 11, the Monmouth County Prosecutor's Office said in a news release. The 27-year-old man was crossing Route 9 when he was hit by a northbound 2020 GMC Terrain.

The pedestrian was rushed to the hospital with several life-threatening injuries. The 41-year-old man driving the SUV stayed at the scene.

The crash investigation is active and ongoing. The Monmouth County Serious Collision Analysis Response Team is helping the county prosecutor's office and Howell Township police in the investigation.

Anyone with information about the crash should call the county prosecutor's office at 800-533-7443 or Howell Township police at 732-938-4575, ext. 2667.

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