Crash Sends Three To Hospital

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  TOMS RIVER — Three individuals were hospitalized following a collision on Route 70 last week, police said.

  On Thursday, Jan. 9, 47-year old Melanie Pierciey of Bayville was traveling west on Route 70 when she made a left turn towards Massachusetts Ave, directly into the path of 41-year old Alexander Robinson of Barnegat. Robinson was traveling east on Route 70 when the incident occurred.

  Pierciey, Robinson, and a passenger in Robinson’s car sustained moderate injuries. The three were transported to Jersey Shore University Medical Center in Neptune for treatment.

  Pierciey was issued a summons for failure to yield at an intersection.

  Police continue to investigate the incident.