2 Injured In Berkeley Head-On Crash: Police

BERKELEY, NJ — A 79-year-old Whiting man suffered life-threatening injuries after his car collided head-on with another Friday in Berkeley, police said.

The crash happened at about 6:30 a.m. on June 2 in the area of Pinewald-Keswick Road near Dover Road, Berkeley police said.

William Posa of Whiting was traveling east on Pinewald-Keswick Road in a Kia Optima when he veered left and crossed over the center line into oncoming traffic, police said.

A 33-year-old Toms River man, Daniel Coliente Lune, was heading west in a Nissan Ultima and was unable to avoid the head-on crash, police said.

Posa suffered life-threatening injuries to the head and abdomen and was airlifted to Atlantic City Trauma Center, police said. He is currently listed in stable condition.

Coliente Lune was taken to Jersey Shore Medical Center for multiple non-life-threatening injuries, police said.

Pinewald-Keswick Road was closed until about 9:30 a.m. during the investigation and removal of the cars.

Investigation is ongoing and is being led by Ptl. Christopher Elliot and Sean Varady. Charges are currently pending, police said.