2 Hurt In Route 70 Manchester Crash: Police

MANCHESTER, NJ — Two people were injured Sunday afternoon in a Route 70 crash at Manchester Boulevard, police said.

Marty Carfora, 65, of Whiting, and Kimberly Krysiak, 31, of Toms River, both were hospitalized following the afternoon crash Sunday, Manchester Capt. Todd Malland said.

He said the initial investigation showed Krysiak was headed west in a Kia Forte and was trying to turn left onto Manchester Boulevard when her car collided with the Lincoln Navigator driven by Carfora. Carfora was driving east on Route 70, Malland said.

The force of the impact caused significant front-end damage to both vehicles, he said.

Carfora was not wearing a seatbelt and suffered a head injury but was listed in stable condition Monday at Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Malland said.

Krysiak suffered non-life-threatening injuries and was taken to Community Medical Center, Toms River, for treatment, he said.

Assisting at the scene were detectives from the Ocean County Sheriff's Office Crime Scene Investigations (CSI) Unit and the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office, as well as EMTs from Quality Medical Transport and paramedics from MONOC. Also assisting were members of the Whiting Volunteer Fire Department, Malland said.

Sgt. Antonio Ellis and Patrolman Michael Anderson are investigating the crash, however, driver error and sun glare appear to be contributing factors in the cause, Malland said.

"The Manchester Police Department would like to remind all motorists that motor vehicle crashes cause millions of serious injuries each year. Every 10 seconds, someone is treated in an emergency department for a crash-related injury," Malland said. "The simple act of buckling up is the best way to save lives and reduce injuries from crashes. In a crash, wearing a seat belt reduces your chance of being killed or seriously injured by half."

Most drivers and passengers buckle up when they’re on the road, but 1 in 7 adults say they don’t always use a seat belt, Malland said.

"Wear your seat belt on every trip, no matter how short, and encourage everyone else in the car to buckle up too. Make sure kids are properly buckled into a seat belt, booster seat, or car seat, whichever is appropriate for their age and size. Remember: Every person, every seat, every trip."

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