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Young Bicyclist Embedded In Windshield In Jersey Shore DUI Crash Faces Long Road To Recovery Young Bicyclist Embedded In Windshield In Jersey Shore DUI Crash Faces Long Road To Recovery
Young Bicyclist Embedded In Windshield In Jersey Shore DUI Crash Faces Long Road To Recovery The 10-year-old boy struck on his bike by a DUI driver Memorial Day Weekend at the Jersey Shore is seeing an overwhelming amount of community support. Jackson became embedded in the windshield as the driver, Giancarlos Fernandez, of Hasbrouck Heights, allegedly sped off and then tried to flee police by foot, authorities said. "Jack has a long road to recovery and I’d like everyone to share this story to help support this beautiful family on their healing journey," Jack's aunt, Erin Albertson of Ocean Gate, said on a GoFundMe page. Jack underwent reconstructive surgery to repair the missin…

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by Jon Craig
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Boy Embedded In Windshield Airlifted, Bergen County Driver Charged: Ocean Prosecutor Boy Embedded In Windshield Airlifted, Bergen County Driver Charged: Ocean Prosecutor
Boy Embedded In Windshield Airlifted, Bergen County Driver Charged: Ocean Prosecutor An 11-year-old boy was flown to the hospital after he was struck by a 19-year-old Bergen County driver who authorities said tried to flee the Seaside Heights scene on foot. Giancarlos Fernandez, of Hasbrouck Heights, was heading west on Freemont Avenue at a high rate of speed in a 2012 Infinity G37, when he struck the boy riding his bike around 6:50 p.m. on Friday, May 26, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer said. The boy became embedded in the windshield of the vehicle and was eventually thrown to the pavement, police said. The boy was flown to Jersey Shore University Medical…

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by Cecilia Levine