Berkeley PD: Driver Under Influence In Head-On Crash That Sent 3 To Hospital

A 33-year-old from Berkeley was charged with DWI in connection with a head-on weekend crash that sent the driver of the other car and two children to the hospital.

The head-on crash was on Double Trouble Road near the Garden State Parkway entrance in Berkeley.
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Jon Craig

03/03/2020 5:39 p.m.

Robert Chelston also was charged with several drug offenses following the crash near Double Trouble Road, south of the Garden State Parkway entrance, Berkeley police announced on Facebook.

The driver of the other car was flown to Jersey Shore University Medical Center in Neptune City with severe injuries, police said.

Two children also were injured and taken to the hospital, police said.

Chelston, who refused medical attention, appeared to be under the influence of an "intoxicating substance," police said.

In addition to DWI, Chelston was charged with possession of cocaine, possession of drug paraphernalia, reckless driving and drug possession while operating a vehicle.

Anyone with information that could help the investigation is asked to contact Berkeley Township Traffic Safety Officer Daniel Williams at (732) 341-1132 ext. 2125.

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