Intoxicated Driver With Cocaine Hurts 3 In Berkeley Crash: Police

BERKELEY, NJ — A Berkeley head-on crash severely injured a woman and hurt two children. The other driver was intoxicated and had cocaine on him, police said.

The crash took place Saturday near Double Trouble Road, south of the parkway entrance. A woman was flown to Jersey Shore Medical Center, and two children in her vehicle also went to the hospital.

Robert Chelston, who drove the other vehicle, refused medical attention. He appeared to be under the influence and was arrested, police said.

Chelston, 33, was charged with cocaine possession, possession of drug paraphernalia, driving while intoxicated, reckless driving and drug possession while operating a vehicle.

The roadway was shut down for several hours.

The incident is under investigation. Anyone with information can contact Traffic Safety Officer Daniel Williams of the Berkeley Township Traffic Safety Bureau at 732-341-1132 ext. 2125.

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