Crime & Safety
Stafford Police Seek Info On 2-Car Crash Near Hilliard Boulevard
Stafford police are seeking information from the public about a two-vehicle crash that sent three people to the hospital on Saturday.
STAFFORD, NJ — Stafford police are seeking information from the public about a two-vehicle crash that sent three people to the hospital on Saturday.
Police responded to the crash at Route 9 and Hilliard Boulevard just before noon. Earl Lewis, 84, of Barnegat was driving a 2018 Buick Enclave on Route 9 south as he entered the intersection of Hilliard Boulevard.
Lewis’ vehicle was struck by a 2017 BMW Convertible driven by Kathleen Cochran, 53, of Manahawkin who was traveling west on Hilliard Boulevard and entered the intersection of Route 9 when the collision happened.
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Both drivers and Lewis’ passenger were taken to Southern Ocean Medical Center for treatment of their injuries.
Traffic was detoured in the area for about 30 minutes during the investigation.
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Anyone with information about the crash is asked to contact Officer Justin Pascale, 609-597-1189 ext. 8436 or jpascale@staffordpolice.org.
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