TOMS RIVER — An afternoon accident in the township leaves a resident of the Dover Woods Health Care Center in serious condition.
Police Chief Mitch Little confirms the 60-year-old man was attempting to cross Route 9 at the intersection of Route 70 when he was struck by a passing car.
The unidentified victim was taken to Jersey Shore University Medical Center in Neptune.
As a result of the incident, Route 9 was closed for an hour during the investigation.
The road has since re-opened to traffic.
This is a developing story and we will keep you posted on new information as it becomes available.
