LACEY – An 80-year-old woman died from injuries as a result of a car crash that occurred on Route 9 yesterday morning, police said.
The crash took place around 10:55 a.m. in the area of Beach Boulevard in Forked River. According to police, the 80-year-old woman from Barnegat was driving a 2006 Hyundai Sonata north on Route 9 when her car crossed over the center line and into the southbound lane. She then collided head on with a 2016 Hino Model 268 truck, driven by 20-year-old Colin Jamison of Upper Freehold.
The woman was brought to Community Medical Center where she later succumbed to her injuries, police said. Jamison suffered minor injuries and was also transported to Community Medical Center. Route 9 in Forked River was closed for several hours following the crash.
At this time, authorities cannot confirm the reason why the woman unknowingly crossed the center lane.
Assisting agencies included the Forked River Fire Department, Paramedics, and Lacey EMS.
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