LACEY – A Philadelphia man faces assault by auto charges following a head-on crash that left two people seriously injured, authorities said.
Jared Beswick, 27, was charged Sept. 14 with two counts of assault by auto in connection with the crash, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer said.
Police responded to Route 539 near milepost 16.5 at approximately 8:45 p.m. Sept. 13 after receiving a report of a crash involving serious injuries.
Investigators said Beswick was driving a Ford Explorer north when the SUV traveled erratically, crossed into the southbound lane and struck an oncoming Toyota RAV4 head-on.
The Toyota’s driver and a passenger in the Explorer were taken to Jersey Shore University Medical Center in Neptune. Both were listed in serious but stable condition.
Authorities said Beswick showed signs of impairment after the crash. Officers also allegedly found several open alcohol containers and pre-rolled marijuana cigarettes inside his vehicle.
Beswick was taken to Southern Ocean Medical Center in Manahawkin, where investigators obtained a blood sample under a court-authorized warrant. He was served with the charges at the hospital.
Authorities said Beswick will be taken to the Ocean County Jail following his release from the hospital and held pending a detention hearing.
The crash remains under investigation, and additional charges could be filed.
The investigation involved the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Vehicular Homicide Squad, Lacey Township police and the Ocean County Sheriff’s Office Crime Scene Investigation Unit.
The charges are accusations. Beswick is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
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