Manahawkin Pedestrian Jumps Into 2 Running Cars, Gets Hurt: PD

MANAHAWKIN, NJ — A pedestrian jumped into two running vehicles Monday night, according to Stafford police. The man sustained lower-body injuries and was taken to the Atlantic City Trauma Center.

The first vehicle was driving west on Hilliard Boulevard near Stafford Avenue at 7:09 p.m. The pedestrian ran toward the 2008 Ford Escape. The driver moved to the opposite lane to avoid him.

Then the pedestrian jumped onto the vehicle's hood and rolled off, police said. The Escape driver stopped shortly up the road and alerted police.

While waiting for police to arrive, a 2007 Honda Pilate traveled in the opposite direction. The driver told police the pedestrian jumped into his lane, which caused a collision. The Pilate driver then pulled over and assisted the pedestrian.

The incident remains under investigation. Patch is withholding identities of all involved because no summonses have been issued yet. Stafford police wrote on their Facebook page to be mindful when posting on social media about the situation.

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