2-Year-Old Airlifted In Wrong-Way, Head-On 3-Car Wreck In NJ

A 2-year-old boy was airlifted out-of-state Monday after a wrong-way three-car crash in New Jersey, police said.

The crash happened at approximately 11:05 a.m. when officers from the Hamilton Township Police Department in Atlantic County responded to the Black Horse Pike near milepost 45 on a report of a head-on collision, police said.

The investigation revealed that Maya Sarafova, 21, of Egg Harbor Township was traveling westbound on the Black Horse Pike in a 2017 Hyundai Sonata when she crashed into the rear of a 2016 Chevy Spark driven by George Ramp, 71, of Egg Harbor City, police said.

Ramp's car was stopped in the westbound lane, attempting to make a left turn, when it was struck.

Sarafova’s vehicle then crossed into the eastbound lanes where it struck a 2010 Chrysler 300 operated by Shellise Jenkins, 32, of Williamstown. Also in Jenkins' vehicle was Cinonne Jenkins, 59, of Williamstown, and the 2-year old boy, police said.

Maya Sarafova, Shellise Jenkins and Cinonne Jenkins were transported to AtlantiCare City Division for treatment of their injuries.

The 2-year old was transported via helicopter to Nemours/Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children in Delaware for treatment of his injuries. George Ramp was treated and released at the scene.

Assisting at the scene were the Township of Hamilton Rescue Squad, Galloway Township Rescue Squad, Egg Harbor Township Rescue Squad, AtlantiCare Paramedics, Laureldale, Mays Landing and Cologne Fire Departments and AtlantiCare Medivac.

The crash remains under investigation and anyone with information is asked to contact Det. Fernan at 609-625-2700 x 575.

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