Fatal pedestrian accident in Spring Lake Heights under investigation

FREEHOLD, NJ—Authorities are investigating a fatal pedestrian crash that occurred in Spring Lake Heights, according to Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago and Spring Lake Heights Police Chief Edward W. Gunnell. The incident occurred at approximately 1:20 p.m. on Saturday, May 25, 2024, at the intersection of Old Mill Road and Allaire Road.

According to the investigation, a 70-year-old male driver operating a 2023 Nissan Rogue was turning left from the southbound lane of Old Mill Road onto eastbound Allaire Road when he struck an 85-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing Allaire Road at the time. Tragically, the pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene at 1:56 p.m.

The driver involved in the crash remained at the scene after the incident. The investigation is being conducted by the Monmouth County District Attorney’s Office, the Monmouth County Serious Collision Analysis Response Team (SCART) and the Spring Lake Heights Township Police Department.

Authorities are asking anyone with information regarding this accident to contact MCPO Agent Reginald Grant at 800-533-7443 or Sergeant Casey Willms of the Spring Lake Heights Police Department at 732-449-6161, extension 4931. The investigation is ongoing as officers attempt to determine the exact cause of the incident.