HAMILTON TOWNSHIP, NJ — A 14-year-old girl was seriously injured Friday in a collision with a minivan in Hamilton Township, police said.
The teen, who lives in Mays Landing but wast not otherwise identified, was flown to Atlantic City Medical Center City Division by New Jersey State Police medevac following the crash, which happened about 5:50 p.m. Friday, Hamilton Township police said.
The crash happened on Route 40 near Walmart Drive, police said.
Brian Portnoy, 65, of Egg Harbor Township, was driving a 2008 Chrysler Town and Country east on Route 40 when the teen, who was riding the e-bike east on the shoulder of Route 40, moved into the eastbound travel lane near Walmart Drive, colliding with the minivan, police said.
The Township of Hamilton Rescue Squad responded and transported the teen to the nearby Hamilton Mall parking lot where she was airlifted, police said.
Also assisting on scene were the Cologne, Laureldale, and Mays Landing Volunteer Fire Departments.
No traffic summonses have been issued, and the crash remains under investigation.
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