Stafford: On Monday August 31st, 2020 at approximately 4:20 PM, the Stafford Township Police Department responded to a motor vehicle collision with two vehicles disabled in the roadway.

Preliminary investigation revealed a 2017 Hyundai driven by Alejandro Almonte, 27 years old of New York, was traveling west on Route 72 when it collided with a 2020 Dodge Durango at the intersection of Route 72 and Nautilus Drive. The Dodge Durango, driven by Sharon Simcox, 47 years old of Manahawkin, was traveling east on Route 72 when it attempted to make a left turn onto Nautilus Drive. Simcox turned in front of Almonte at which time impact was made and Simcox’s vehicle overturned.

Both vehicles sustained significant damage and were disabled in the roadway, causing traffic to be redirected for approximately 30 minutes.

Simcox sustained minor injuries and was transported to the Southern Ocean Medical Center for treatment.

We would like the thank the Stafford Township Volunteer Fire Department and the Stafford Township Volunteer EMS for their assistance on scene.

Patrolman Bush is the investigating officer.