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Police Car Strikes Pedestrian in Toms River

Toms River

Authorities in Ocean County are investigating an incident where a pedestrian was struck by a police car in Toms River Sunday night. 

According to Toms River Police,  at approximately 10:00 p.m., a 42-year-old William Carberry attempted to cross the roadway near the intersection of Fischer Blvd and Adams Avenue when he was struck by a Toms River Police patrol vehicle.

Police said Mr. Carberry was flown to Jersey Shore Medical Center for treatment.

Per protocol, the Ocean County Prosecutor's Office and Ocean County Sheriff's Department CSI Unit responded to the scene.  

The accident is currently under investigation.

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