The following is an official press release from the Toms River Police Department regarding the motor vehicle accident today on Route 70 @ Whitesville Road.

On Friday September 13, 2019 at approximately 9:32 AM police units were dispatched to the intersection of Route 70 and Whitesville Road for a serious motor vehicle accident. Barbara Bane, 55 of Ocean Gate, was westbound in the left turn only lane of Route 70, attempting to make a left turn at the intersection of Whitesville Road when she collided with Katelynn Kline, 21 of Manchester, who was eastbound in the right lane of Route 70 proceeding straight ahead. Both drivers suffered serious injuries as well as Ms. Bane’s rear seat passenger. All occupants were taken to Jersey Shore Medical Center, Ms. Bane was transported by medevac helicopter and is listed in critical condition.

The accident is being investigated by Traffic Safety Officer Terry Warren.