Crash Closes Route 70 West

The occupant had to be extricated and airlifted to a local hospital. (Photo courtesy The Lakewood Scoop)

LAKEWOOD – A crash has Route 70 West closed until further notice, Lakewood Police said via Nixle.

The Lakewood Scoop reported that an alleged two-car accident left one vehicle overturned around 1 p.m. at New Hampshire Avenue and Route 70. An occupant of that vehicle was extricated and airlifted to a local hospital.

No information was immediately available on the second vehicle, which allegedly fled the scene.

The occupant had to be extricated and airlifted to a local hospital. (Photo courtesy The Lakewood Scoop)

The accident knocked down a traffic light, which is reportedly laying across the road.

The Scoop is reporting that the Lakewood Police Traffic Safety Unit is investigating.

There were no other details available at 2:15 p.m. Dec. 27.