Vehicle Strikes CVS Following Multi-Vehicle Crash In Wall: Police

WALL, NJ — One driver was injured following a multi-vehicle crash on Thursday that led to a car striking the CVS Pharmacy on Route 71, Wall Township Police said.

Around 10 p.m. on Thursday, police said a preliminary investigation found that a vehicle traveling south on Route 71 reportedly experienced “uncontrollable acceleration."

According to police, the vehicle then rear-ended a second car before side-swiping a northbound vehicle and crashing into the CVS building.

Following the crash, police said the driver of the third vehicle was brought to Jersey Shore University Medical Center for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.

The Wall Township Fire Department, South Wall Fire Department and the Wall Township Building Department responded to the scene and secured the area before deeming the building safe, authorities said. NJ Natural Gas also addressed damaged equipment.

An investigation into the accident is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact Patrolman Marc Chavez-Ramos of the Wall Township Police Department at 732-449-4500 x 1227.

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