Crime & Safety
Vehicle Flips Over On Route 18 In Colts Neck Amid Nor’easter
The single-vehicle crash involved a vehicle on Route 18 flipping over near the shoulder of the highway, according to authorities.
COLTS NECK, NJ - Officers from the Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office were the first on the scene of an accident on Route 18 in Colts Neck on Monday, one of hundreds of reported incidents during this week’s winter storm.
The single-vehicle crash involved a vehicle on Route 18 flipping over near the shoulder of the highway. The driver is “going to be okay,” according to authorities.
“This is an example of why it’s so important to stay off the roads during this major winter storm,” the Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office wrote in a Monday social media post, referencing the overturned vehicle in Colts Neck.
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“The roads are treacherous and it is dangerous out there. #SheriffGolden cautions all to NOT travel unless it’s absolutely necessary.”
As of 7 p.m. Monday, the New Jersey State Police responded to 661 motor vehicle crashes and 1050 motorist aids in NJSP patrolled areas in approximately 24 hours.
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“Motorist aids can be anything from flat tires, mechanical breakdowns, spin outs, etc. We urge residents to remain off of the roads unless you absolutely have to go out,” the NJSP said in a statement Monday evening. “If you must go out, please slow down and drive carefully.”
A winter storm warning is in effect for Monmouth County until 4 p.m. Tuesday. A Coastal Flood Warning will also be in effect until 5 p.m. Tuesday for Monmouth County.
During a Monday news conference, Gov. Phil Murphy warned motorists to stay home unless absolutely necessary. The state of emergency for New Jersey also remains in effect and 3,900 pieces of equipment are currently clearing snow and sleet from roadways.
Feb. 1 saw areas like Colts Neck receive more than 11 inches of snow, with more accumulations expected until late Tuesday.
"Let me be as forceful on that point as I possibly can. If you don't need to be out, go back to your house immediately," Murphy said. "If you're in your house, don't leave your house. You're jeopardizing either one or both of the following: yourself or secondly the crews.”
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