Crime & Safety

Three Hurt As Car Hits Mother Pushing Stroller Across Route 9, Reports Say

The accident happened about 10 p.m. in Lakewood and Route 9 was closed for several hours during the investigation, reports say.

A woman, a child and an infant all were injured Monday night when they were hit by a car as they crossed Route 9 in Lakewood, according to media reports.

The Lakewood Scoop reported the infant is about 11 months old and the child was about 5 years old, and both suffered severe injuries, the report said.

Route 9 was closed between Central Avenue and Pine Street as a result of the accident, Lakewood police said, which happened about 10 p.m. The Asbury Park Press reported the crash happened near Edgewood Court.

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All three were taken to Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Neptune, the Lakewood Scoop said.

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