BERKELEY – A passenger’s death in a single-vehicle crash is being investigated by police.
The crash took place around noon on January 20 near 144 Grand Central Parkway.
Police said they responded to a report of the crash, and when they arrived, the passenger had already been removed from the vehicle and placed on a front lawn. Berkeley Township EMS arrived shortly thereafter and took over medical care. The passenger was brought to Jersey Shore University Medical Center in Neptune and later succumbed to the injuries.
The driver, Anthony S. Krempel Sr., 37, of Beachwood was suspected to be under the influence of an intoxicating substance. He was transported to Community Medical Center in Toms River, where his blood was drawn. He was charged with Driving While Intoxicated, Reckless Driving, and Careless Driving.
The Berkeley Township Traffic Safety Unit is continuing to investigate the crash. Anyone with information regarding this crash is asked to call the Berkeley Township Traffic Safety Office (732)341-1132 Ex. 2125.
Charges are merely accusations until proven in a court of law.
