Six Seriously Injured in Head-On Crash on Route 34 ini Monmouth County

Six Seriously Injured in Head-On Crash in Monmouth County

HOWELL, NJ — Six people, including a Brick Township resident, suffered serious injuries in a head-on collision on Route 34 late Friday night, according to Howell Police.

Howell Sgt. Kyle Bush said officers were called to the crash around 11:57 p.m.

Police said a 2022 Dodge Charger operated by a 36-year-old Brick Township resident crashed head-on into a 2023 Toyota bZ4 driven by a 73-year-old East Brunswick man.

The Brick resident was the only person inside the Dodge, Bush said.

The Toyota driver was traveling with four passengers — two 22-year-olds from Freehold Township, a 21-year-old from Marlboro and a 22-year-old from Mantoloking, according to police.

Police have not released the identities of those involved, citing the ongoing investigation.

All six people suffered serious injuries and were transported to a nearby hospital for treatment, Bush said.

Anyone who may have witnessed the collision is asked to contact Howell Township Police Traffic Safety Unit Patrol Officer Anthony DeMatteo at 732-938-4575, extension 2682.