Ocean County Driver Seriously Injured In Howell Overpass Crash

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HOWELL — A 21-year-old woman suffered serious injuries after her vehicle veered off Interstate 195 and landed on Route 9 below an overpass, authorities said.

New Jersey State Police tell Jersey Shore Online that they responded to the crash at 10:48 a.m. on February 24 at milepost 27.1 on the eastbound side of I-195.

Trooper Christopher Postorino confirmed that Ava S. Adamo of Bayville was driving a Hyundai SUV when she lost control of the vehicle. The SUV traveled off the right side of the highway, struck a snowbank and then a concrete barrier before going over the overpass and coming to rest in the northbound lanes of Route 9.

No other vehicles were involved.

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Adamo sustained serious injuries and was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment.

The incident remains under investigation. No additional details were immediately available.