June 28, 2024
MANCHESTER, NJ (OCEAN)–On Thursday, June 27, 2024, at approximately 2:59 pm, officers from the Manchester Township Police Department responded to the area of State Highway 70 and Beckerville Road, to investigate a motor vehicle crash involving three vehicles.
Upon arrival, officers observed a silver 2011 Saab 93 Aero, fully involved with flames with no occupants in the vehicle. The Saab was observed to be facing west in the eastbound lane of Beckerville Road with extensive front end damage. Additionally, officers observed a blue 2020 Ram ProMaster with front end damage facing north also in the eastbound lane of Beckerville Road. Officers also observed a 2012 Chrysler with front end damage in the westbound shoulder area of Beckerville Road. The investigation revealed that the Ram was traveling east on Beckerville Road and failed to yield to the right of way of the Saab while conducting a left turn into a driveway. After initial impact with the Ram, the Saab engulfed in flames and shortly thereafter was extinguished by several responding fire companies. The Ram then rotated approximately 90 degrees and impacted the Chrysler which was also traveling east on Beckerville Road.
The Ram was operated by 54-year-old Moussa Traore of Burlington, NJ who was transported to Jersey Shore University Hospital via ambulance for treatment and evaluation of his injuries. Mr. Traore is currently listed in stable condition.
The Saab was operated by 24-year-old Terry Cain III of Manchester, NJ who was transported to Community Medical Center via ambulance for treatment and evaluation of his injuries. The Chrysler was operated by 19-year-old Stine Eriksen of Plumsted, NJ who was uninjured as a result of the crash.
Assisting at the scene were Emergency Medical Technicians from the Manchester Township Division of Emergency Services, Manchester Township Fire Department, Whiting Volunteer Fire Department, Paramedics from Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, Joint Base Fire Department and Accurate Towing. The investigation into the crash is still ongoing, but at this point it is believed that failure to yield to the right of way appears to be the primary contributing factor. This crash is being investigated by Ptl. Brendan Brush of the department’s Traffic Safety Unit.
