Pedestrian Struck While Crossing Vaughn and Windsor Avenues in Toms River
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November 30, 2021Pedestrian Struck While Crossing Vaughn and Windsor Avenues in Toms River
Pedestrian Struck
At about 4:58 p.m. on Monday, November 29, 2021, police units were alerted to the junction of Vaughn Avenue and Windsor Avenue for a reported pedestrian struck.
Carl Cereghini, 61, of Toms River, had entered the street in an attempt to cross when he was struck by a car traveling north on Vaughn Avenue, according to the initial inquiry. Mr. Cereghini was seriously injured in the collision and was rushed to Jersey Shore Medical Center, where he is listed in critical condition. Mr. Cereghini entered the roadway in front of the vehicle, giving no time for the driver to stop or avoid hitting him, according to the driver. The driver showed no evidence of intoxication and suffered no injuries as a result of the collision. Toms River Traffic Safety Officer Ryan Fitzgerald is still investigating the accident.It's the second time in three days that a pedestrian has been hit in Toms River. A woman from Pennsylvania was struck while crossing Hooper Avenue after climbing over the concrete divider on Friday.
Ebony Shepherd, 34, of Johnstown, Pennsylvania, died of her injuries Saturday afternoon at Robert Wood Johnson University Medical Center in New Brunswick, according to Messina.
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