45°
Justin Chacon stole a van left running outside of the hospital and headed down Route 35 to Middletown, where he crashed — then jumped in the vehicle of a good Samaritan who'd jumped out to help, the outlet says citing sources close to the incident.
A Holmdel police officer tased Chacon just after he crashed near Union Avenue, and then shot him, police said. Chacon was taken to Jersey Shore Medical Center for treatment.
The crashes closed Route 35 and tied up rush hour traffic, the Department of Transportation said.
Click here for News 12 New Jersey.
Click here to follow Daily Voice Saddle Brook-Elmwood Park and receive free news updates.
