Wednesday, May 21, 2025
54.2 F
Atlantic City

Johnstown woman struck by car in Toms River reported dead

TOMS RIVER, NJ – A woman who was struck by a car while crossing Hooper Avenue Friday night has died, police here say.

The Toms River Police Department reported that on Friday, November 26, 2021, at approximately 6:00 PM police units were dispatched to Hooper Ave, near the intersection of James Street for a reported pedestrian struck. While attempting to cross Hooper Avenue, Ebony Shepherd, 34 of Johnstown PA, climbed over the Jersey Barrier from east to west and was struck by an oncoming vehicle. Ms. Sheperd was transported to Community Medical Center and subsequently airlifted to Robert Wood Johnson Hospital in New Brunswick due to the severity of her injuries.

The driver of the vehicle exhibited no signs of impairment and was not injured as a result of the crash. Ocean County Sheriff Department’s CSI Unit also assisted at the scene, Island Heights Police officer. The accident remains under investigation by Traffic Safety Officer Mark Nater and Patrolman Will Resetar.

Ms. Shepherd succumbed to her injuries shortly after 1:00 Saturday afternoon at Robert Wood Johnson Hospital.

Hot this week

Lottery win delivers royal payday for Ohio pair

CLYDE, OH — Two Clyde residents are celebrating a...

Stafford man arrested for DUI after crashing into culvert with horn blaring

STAFFORD, Va. — A late-night drive ended in a...

Lakewood couple to remain jailed pending trial in infant daughter’s murder case

TOMS RIVER, NJ — A Lakewood woman and her...

Seaside Park woman indicted in fatal hit-and-run that killed 75-year-old pedestrian

TOMS RIVER, NJ — A 51-year-old woman from Seaside...

Critical alert issued after DC teen girl vanishes

WASHINGTON, D.C. — A citywide search is underway for...

Topics

spot_img

Related Articles

Popular Categories

spot_imgspot_img