One Injured In Ocean County Bank Crash

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TOMS RIVER – A driver didn’t suffer any injuries when his car crashed through the wall of the TD Bank located at 2338 Route 9.

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Police said Anthony Marino, 93, of Toms River was trying to make a left turn on Route 9 at around 1 p.m. on January 18.

The investigation revealed that his vehicle travelled across the highway onto the property where it struck a support wire, light post, and street sign before coming to rest in the lobby of a bank.

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A witness was struck by debris and suffered minor injuries, police said. The building was deemed safe by the township building inspector.

Marino was issued a summons for careless driving. The accident is under investigation by Toms River Traffic Safety Officer, Corporal Robert Westfall.