Day: June 4, 2023

Manchester, Ocean County

Toms River Man Killed Crossing Route 571 In Manchester Township

June 4, 2023

Manchester Twp NJ – Police say that on Saturday, June 3, 2023, at approximately 10:30 p.m., members of the Manchester Township Police responded to the area of County Route 571 near the intersection of Washington Avenue, for the report of a pedestrian that was struck by two motor vehicles.

Upon arrival at the scene, officers located the pedestrian, 45-year-old, Paul Mount of Toms River, NJ, in the northbound left lane of County Route 571 approximately 56 feet north of Washington Avenue, lying in the roadway.  Officers immediately initiated life saving measures, but Mr. Mount succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased on scene.  The two involved vehicles, a black 2018 Ford Explorer and a black 2021 Toyota Highlander, were located near the scene of the crash with minimal damage.  The investigation revealed that Mr. Mount was crossing County Route 571, near the intersection of Washington Avenue, not within a marked crosswalk.  At that time, the Ford was traveling northbound on County Route 571 in the left lane, with the Toyota following directly behind, approaching the intersection of Washington Avenue.  As Mr. Mount entered the left lane of County Route 571 northbound, he was impacted by the Ford and then subsequently impacted by the Toyota.   

The driver of the Ford, 21-year-old, Cristian Solano, of Jackson, NJ was traveling with two additional occupants, identified as, 31-year-old, Yonatan Maroles-Guardado, seated in the front passenger seat and 51-year-old, Angel Contreras-Guriervez, seated in the rear passenger side seat.  The driver of the Toyota, 27-year-old, Fraidel Malka Kramer was traveling alone.  There were no reported injuries to any occupants of the Ford or Toyota. Assisting at the scene were members of the Ridgeway Volunteer Fire Department, Emergency Medical Technicians from the Manchester Township Division of Emergency Services, and Paramedics from Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital.  Additionally, Detectives from the Ocean County Sheriff’s Department Crime Scene Investigations Unit and a representative from the Ocean County Medical Examiner’s Office responded to the scene to assist in the investigation. The investigation into the crash is still ongoing, but at this point, crossing the roadway in an area with no crosswalk during nighttime conditions appears to be the primary contributing factor.  This crash is being investigated by Ptl. Michael O’Hara of the department’s Traffic Safety Unit.

Mercer County, Robbinsville, Robbinsville

Water Pressure Levels Fully Restored In Robbinsville, Schools And Businesses Reopen

June 4, 2023-Update

5:00 p.m. Update – Sunday, June 4

Water pressure is fully restored for all Aqua New Jersey Mercer County  (Hamilton, Hamilton Square, Robbinsville and Chesterfield) customers impacted by a well pump malfunction in Robbinsville.

Our team worked around the clock to fix the pump and restore water pressure, coordinating closely with the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection to ensure the safety of our water at all times. 

We apologize for the inconvenience and thank our customers for their patience and helping to support the system’s recovery through water conservation efforts.  

Dear Robbinsville Community,

The Robbinsville Public Schools will be open tomorrow, Monday, June 5 on a regular schedule. Water pressure is at sufficient levels at all three schools. Therefore, all schools will be open tomorrow on a regular schedule. RED will also operate on the regular schedule.

Brian J. Betze

Superintendent

June 4, 2023 Afternoon Update:

Robbinsville Township says that both Amazon and CJ-TMI dumpling factory at 2 Applegate are expected to resume operations this afternoon (Sunday, June 4, 2023). Fire hydrants within the Township have also been tested and are getting back to full PSI. Schools update re: tomorrow is expected from Brian Betze at some point today.

ROBBINSVILLE, NJ (MERCER)–Aqua informed the Robbinsville Township Office of Emergency Management this morning that water pressure levels are steadily increasing throughout the impacted areas of the Township. Aqua officials confirm the water has been constantly tested and is safe to consume.
Pressures were severely compromised by a pump/well maintenance failure Thursday. 
The Robbinsville School District is in the process of checking the pressure at its three schools. Superintendent Brian Betze will provide a separate update regarding Monday’s opening status.
Should water pressure levels continue to rise and return to normal levels, the OEM will lift the current State of Emergency, which includes all water conservation measures implemented on Friday.
Aqua NJ and the Township thank you for your patience.    

Monitor pressure levels in your homes/businesses and please continue to conserve water whenever possible until the State of Emergency is lifted.

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