Crime & Safety
Forked River Teen Crashes Car Into Utility Pole
The 17-year-old suffered non-life threatening and was charged with careless driving.
TOMS RIVER, NJ - A Forked River teenager crashed his car into a utility pole on New Hampshire Avenue on Monday evening, according to the Toms River Police Department.
The 17-year-old suffered from non-life threatening injuries and was taken to Community Medical Center.
Verizon utilities came on to the scene to replace the pole and New Hampshire Avenue was closed for several hours.
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The crash is being investigated by Traffic Safety Officer Mark Nater and the teenager was charged with careless driving.
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