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Three Hospitalized With Head Injuries After South Jersey Crash Three Hospitalized With Head Injuries After South Jersey Crash
Three Hospitalized With Head Injuries After South Jersey Crash Three people were hospitalized with head injuries, including one man who was airlifted, after a crash in Ocean County, authorities said. Manchester Township police responded to the crash at the intersection of Route 70 and County Route 571 at around 4:02 p.m. on Monday, Apr. 15, the department said in a news release. Officers found a black 2002 Toyota Tundra in the intersection facing east with extensive front-end damage and a red 2008 Mercury Milan against a traffic light pole with extensive passenger side and front-end damage. Investigators said the Toyota was driving west on Route 7…

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by Chris Spiker
Police & Fire
Teen Girl Airlifted, 3 Juveniles Injured In Single-Car Central Jersey Crash: Police Teen Girl Airlifted, 3 Juveniles Injured In Single-Car Central Jersey Crash: Police
Teen Girl Airlifted, 3 Juveniles Injured In Single-Car Central Jersey Crash: Police A teenage girl was airlifted to the hospital in a single-car crash in Franklin Township Friday, March 15, authorities said. Responding officers performed lifesaving efforts on the 17-year-old girl, one of four perople in a car that crash on Canal Road at 10:10 p.m., Franklin Township Public Safety Director Quovella M. Maeweather said. The girl was flown by New Jersey State Police’s NorthStar helicopter to a local hospital for treatment of a serious head injury, police said. Three other juvenile occupants were also transported and treated for non-life-threatening injuries, police said.…

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by Cecilia Levine
News
Kids Bike Helmets Recalled For 'Risk Of Head Injury,' CPSC Says Kids Bike Helmets Recalled For 'Risk Of Head Injury,' CPSC Says
Kids Bike Helmets Recalled For 'Risk Of Head Injury,' Cpsc Says These helmets had one job — to keep kids safe — and they failed to do it, according to the US Consumer Product Safety Commission. Ecnup Kids Bike Helmets failed to comply with basic federal safety requirements "for coverage, positional stability, and labeling," according to the recall notice issued on Aug. 24, 2023.  CPSC noted that "the helmets can fail to protect in the event of a crash, posing a risk of head injury." The recall includes the size Extra Small (XS), fitting a head circumference of about 18-1/2 to 20-1/2 inches.  They were sold in pink, purple, blue, “d…

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by Jillian Pikora
Police & Fire
Pedestrian Struck, Airlifted On Route 9 (DEVELOPING) Pedestrian Struck, Airlifted On Route 9 (DEVELOPING)
Pedestrian Struck, Airlifted On Route 9 (Developing) A pedestrian was struck by a vehicle on Route 9 in Marlboro, authorities said. The crash occurred at about 4:30 p.m. on Route 9 near Robertsville Road, according to the New Jersey Department of Transportation. Route 9 northbound was closed, 611nj.org reported. An unconfirmed report said a patient with a head injury was airlifted. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES

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by Jon Craig
News
Serious Injuries Reported In I-195 Jersey Shore Crash: State Police Serious Injuries Reported In I-195 Jersey Shore Crash: State Police
Serious Injuries Reported In I-195 Jersey Shore Crash: State Police Serious injuries were reported in a crash on the Jersey Shore, authorities said. The crash occurred at 11:34 a.m. on Thursday, June 23 on Interstate 195 east at milepost 31 in Howell Township, State Police said. A single vehicle went off the road to the right and struck a tree, they said. The driver suffered a head injury and was taken to Jersey Shore Medical Center, reports said. The accident is currently under investigation. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES

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by Jon Craig
Police & Fire
Woman Airlifted After Boat Runs Aground On Jersey Shore Woman Airlifted After Boat Runs Aground On Jersey Shore
Woman Airlifted After Boat Runs Aground On Jersey Shore A woman was airlifted to a local hospital with a head injury after her boat ran aground on the Jersey Shore. The woman hit her head on the 32-foot Boston Whaler boat during the 2 a.m. crash off the coast of Stafford Saturday, NJSP officials said. She was flown to an area hospital for treatment. It was unclear if there were any other passengers on the boat.

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by Cecilia Levine