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MANCHESTER – One man is dead following a head on, two-vehicle crash on Route 70 in Manchester that closed a major stretch of road for several hours, according to police.
Manchester Township Police Lieutenant Vincent Manco confirmed 59-year-old Louis Zuffanti of Manchester was pronounced dead at the scene in the Sunday night accident. Police said he was wearing his seatbelt and his airbags deployed, but he died from the significant injuries he suffered in the collision.
Police were called to the area of Route 70 and Green Acres Road around 6:06 p.m.
Upon arrival, officers observed a 2017 Subaru Forester, with heavy front end damage in the eastbound lane of State Highway 70, and a 2000 Honda Accord, with the front end and passenger side detached from the vehicle in the westbound lane of State Highway 70.
According to police, Zuffanti was driving the Honda on 70 when he crossed the center line and entered the eastbound travel lane. The Subaru Forester was traveling eastbound on State Highway 70 and collided head-on with the Honda.
The driver of the Subaru, identified as 51 year old Joaquim Deoliveira, of Toms River, was traveling alone and wearing his seat belt at the time of the collision. The front, side curtain, and knee airbags inside the vehicle deployed and he sustained non-life threatening injuries. Deoliveira was transported to Jersey Shore University Medical Center in Neptune for treatment and evaluation of his injuries.
Assisting at the scene were detectives from the Ocean County Sheriff’s Office Crime Scene Investigations Unit, EMTs from Quality Medical Transport, paramedics from MONOC, firefighters from both the Ridgeway and Manchester Volunteer Fire Departments, the NJ DOT Diversion Team, and the Ocean County Medical Examiner’s Office.
The investigation into the crash is ongoing, but at this point, vehicle speed and weather conditions appear to be contributing factors.
The roadway was closed for several hours while officers conducted the investigation.
This crash is being investigated by Patrolman Michael O’Hara, Patrolman Michael Anderson, and Sergeant Antonio Ellis of the department’s Traffic Safety Unit.
T.j. Granit head on
Irene Vlasakakis I hate that road
T.j. Granit yup
RaeAnn Trohanowsky ????
R.I.P. Prayers for the family ????????
Melinda Quinn
Jay Bourne
Kelsey Disher
Kathy Alberts
Prayers
That is such a dangerous road ! Prayers
the road had nothing to do with it sadly.
Dawn Higgins completely agree. Nor does the weather. Sadly someone lost their life. ????????????
Mary DeBellis NOT THE ROAD IT’S THE DRIVERS. DRIVE WAY TO FAST, AND ARE IN THEIR DAMN PHONES ALL THE TIME. IT’S NOT 70. IT’S ALL THE IDIOTS BEHIND THE WHEEL
Beth Lane I think when an accident happens in roughly the same spot weekly there is some truth to the road being an issue. Whitesville and New Hampshire intersections with 70 are constant problems. Idiot drivers are everywhere so when there are hot spots of accidents we need to take notice.
Kelsey Disher ARE IT’S THE IDIOT DRIVERS. THIS ACCIDENT WAS THE FAULT OF THE DRIVER THAT WAS KILLED. READ THE ARTICLE. IT SAYS SO. HIS CAR WAS I’M THE EAST BOUND LANE. I HAVE BEEN DRIVING 70 FOR MANY MANY YEARS. ITS A STARTED ROAD THERE. A WHOLE BACK WE WERE PASSED BY AN IDIOT ON 70WHO WAS IN THE SHOULDER. NOT IN THAT AREA THOUGH. THANKFULLY POLICE STOPPED THE MORON BEFORE THEY HIT SOMEONE
Beth Lane the article does not say that. It gives the account of the other driver involved. The cause is still under investigation
Ricky Rodriguez
Joshua Parks
Lauren Cicero last night
Melissa Cicero oh wow that’s crazy
Never in my life have I seen a car separate from the frame….Wow
Wow
OMG…..
The article said speed and weather were the cause. People need to slow down!!!!
Patricia Nosiay Clarino Yes AND STAY IF THEUR DAMN PHONE
Beth Lane absolutely
Valerie J OBrien
My stomach is turning just looking at this.
Absolutely horrible… Prayers to all involved.. ❤️
I was sitting at my back door (live in holly oaks ) last night and heard the crash when it happened… I’ve lived here for almost 20 yrs and heard some crashes up on 70 or at the light but this by far was the WORST… Sounded like it happened right in MY front yard. MY CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY..
They are doing construction out there. Was hoping for a divider between east and west bound. Prayers for those involved.
So sad
God rest his soul ????????
Omg the poor family..to see that picture…
Colleen Marie agreed!
Carrie Panza Lavin another head on same area
Pam Reisman that area is horrible. There’s accidents there all the time
People you don’t come back no second chance ! Condolences to the family.
Nanci Mehta
That road needs a divider — way too many accidents happening there. Condolences to the family and speedy recovery to the other driver.
Kevin Butler
Condolences
Omg. Rip
Do U need to put that car up there for the family to see
Pete Zito agree
Pete Zito So sad you can actually see the man in the car
Pete Zito
Terrible to do
I agree, Pete. No reason to put a lot of things out there, but sadly they too often do.
Carol DeTombeur Nobody is in that car!
Dear God, May he RIP! Condolences to his family! Please people, pay attention and slow down! ????????
Sad
that is so sad.
So so sad ????.
I’ve seen many crazy things on 70 especially with people trying to pass in no passing zones. Even though that wasn’t the case this time.
At least he didn’t kill the poor guy he hit
Jeff Bacon Jr. Guy he hit is my brother in law. He is in bad shape but not life threatening thank god.
Sorry to hear that, but glad it wasn’t worse
Prayers to the families and may he Rest In Peace!
Condolences to the family may he rest in peace
Sad
They must’ve been driving pretty fast to have such a smash like that
Mere Covello Pall una body aka no frame
Wow ???? so sad
Condolences
So sad. We know this sweet family. My heart breaks for them.
Jennifer Channing so sorry for ur and their loss. How awful ????
RIP Lou.. Worked w Him for Many Years at PATH before He Got out.. Prayers and Condolences to His Family
Will Milne and condolences to u!!????
So sad!
Beverly Galante
Rt 70, Whiteville Rd & Massachusetts Ave intersections is really bad it around the corner by my condo & I see the police sirens past my condo so my condolences to the guy’s family ????????
My heart goes out to his family ????????????????????????
Allison O’Hara
Lori Gladysiewicz O’Hara I’m glad will got to the house when he did
Allison O’Hara me too
Lori Gladysiewicz O’Hara I work with his sister. So heartbreaking ????
Very sad prayers to him and family
Wow take that pic down. Geezzzuussss
Prosnj Beachwood agree with you on that
Angel Calderon
thoughts and prayers go out to this persons family
Alessandra Heck
Prayers ❤️so sad.
When Is The State Going To Finally Make 70 A Divided Highway!
It is?
I mean, isnt it already? Any sections I’ve driven on is divided…
Kate Patricia Carol Porro Keep Driving, lol
George D Mcgibbon west of RT9 is not divided- its actually pitch black and mostly two lanes- super dangerous
Wow prayers
Omg
Prayers to the family. How awful. Slow down yall.