Four Injured, Two Seriously, in Four-Vehicle Crash in Monmouth County

Four Injured, Two Seriously, in Four-Vehicle Route 33 Crash in Howell

HOWELL, NJ — Four people were injured Tuesday afternoon in a chain-reaction crash involving four vehicles on Route 33 in Howell Township, according to police.

The crash happened around 4:44 p.m. in the area of The Cabin restaurant on Route 33.

According to the Howell Township Police Department, an 18-year-old Manasquan resident was driving a 2001 Jeep Cherokee when the vehicle struck the rear of a 2019 Honda Civic that was stopped in traffic. The Honda was being driven by a 71-year-old Point Pleasant resident.

The impact pushed the Honda into a 2020 Subaru Forester, which then struck the rear of a 2017 Ford Explorer.

The drivers of the Jeep and Honda suffered serious injuries and were transported to a local hospital for treatment. The 28-year-old Howell resident driving the Subaru suffered minor injuries and was also taken to a hospital.

The 38-year-old Howell resident driving the Ford Explorer sustained a minor injury, was treated at the scene and released. Police did not release the names of the drivers.

Howell Police EMS, Howell Township First Aid & Rescue Squad 1, Atlantic Health Paramedics and the Adelphia Fire Department responded to the crash.

The incident remains under investigation. Anyone who witnessed the crash is asked to contact Patrolman Michael Silvani of the Howell Township Police Traffic Safety Unit at 732-938-4575, ext. 2651.