Car Crashes Into Nail Salon, Minor Injuries Reported

Photo courtesy Amber Duhigg

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HOWELL — The Howell Township Police Traffic Safety Unit is investigating a crash in which a vehicle struck a commercial building Tuesday afternoon, authorities said.

The incident occurred around 12:47 p.m. on December 2 at Nail Pro, located at 3426 Route 9 South. Police said the driver, a 76-year-old Jackson resident, was evaluated by EMS but was not injured. The Lakewood Scoop was first to report on the incident and provided photos and video.

Several patrons inside the nail salon reported minor injuries. All individuals involved were assessed at the scene by emergency medical personnel, and no major injuries were reported.

Photo courtesy Amber Duhigg

Multiple agencies responded, including Howell Township Police EMS, Howell First Aid, Freewood Acres Fire Company, Southard Fire Department, the Howell Township Building Department, New Jersey Natural Gas and Taylor’s Towing & Recovery.

Police are asking anyone who witnessed the crash or has information to contact Howell Police Traffic Safety Patrolman Daniel Scherbinski at 732-938-4575 ext. 2663 or email DScherbinski@howellpolice.org