Crime & Safety
Car Crashes Into Marlboro House: Police
The driver of the vehicle, a 41-year-old woman from Morganville, was charged with driving while intoxicated, police said.
MARLBORO, NJ — A car crashed into a residence on Windflower Court causing extensive damage early Friday morning. The homeowners were unharmed and were able to leave the house safely, police said.
The driver of the vehicle, a 41-year-old woman from Morganville, was uninjured and charged with driving while intoxicated along with other motor vehicle offenses. She was released after being processed at police headquarters.
There were no other occupants in the vehicle.
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At 1:51 a.m., police received a call from homeowners on Windflower Court reporting that a vehicle had driven through their home.
An investigation showed that a white 2021 Acura crashed through the first floor of the residence and caused an approximate 10 ft x 10 ft opening.
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Members of the Robertsville Volunteer Fire Company assisted with vehicle stabilization, removal from the home and shoring up the opening.
The Marlboro Township Building Inspector deemed the house uninhabitable. JCP&L also responded to the scene and turned off the house's power.
Ptlm. Christopher VanCuren of the Marlboro Township Police Traffic and Safety Unit is in charge of the crash investigation.
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