Stafford Police: Dump Truck Driver Strikes Curb And Traffic Signs Before Running Off Roadway

Stafford police haven't filed any charges against a Forked River man after his fully-loaded dump truck went off Route 72 and into a wooded area, Lt. James R. Vaughn said.

The man is believed to have suffered a medical episode when his tandem truck struck a curb and several traffic signs at the corner of Route 72 and Mill Creek Road. William Pasco Jr., 58, had only a minor injury and was taken to Southern Ocean Medical Center in Manahawkin, where he was expected to be released, Vaughn said.

Pasco was heading eastbound on Route 72 at 9:09 a.m. on Wednesday when the accident occurred. The dump truck was towed from the scene. Traffic was detoured away from the scene for roughly three hours, he said.

Patrolman Justin Pascale is the investigating officer.

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