Bicyclist Injured In Toms River

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TOMS RIVER – A Toms River man had to be airlifted to Jersey Shore University Medical Center after being struck by a SUV while riding his bicycle.

Toms River Police confirmed that 20-year-old Moshe Ehrman of the township was attempting to cross Hooper Avenue and South Shore Drive on Friday night around 11:18 p.m. when he was hit by a Honda CRV.

The driver, 71-year-old Sandra Applegate of Lakewood wasn’t injured in the crash.

Ehrman suffered severe head trauma and was sent in a medical chopper to the Neptune based trauma center.

He’s listed in serious but stable condition.

The investigation is ongoing.