Pedestrian Injured in Motor Vehicle Accident

On Sunday, June 16, 2019 at approximately 11:58 PM multiple police units were dispatched to the intersection of Route 70 nearMassachusetts Ave for reports of a pedestrian hit by a passing vehicle.  John Daniels, 54 of Lakewood, was attempting to cross Route 70 to contact the driver of the AAA truck he had called to assist with his disabled motorcycle when he was struck by a 2007 Dodge Caliber driven by Marc Trzaska, 49 of Lakehurst.  

Preliminary investigation revealed there was no indication of impairment of the driver as well as no suggestion of cell phone use. Mr. Daniels was airlifted to Jersey Shore Medical Center and is listed in critical, but stable, condition. 

The accident is being investigated by Toms River Police Traffic Safety Officer David Bartosheck.