On Saturday afternoon, a driver in Ocean County accidentally accelerated into Meg’s Grill, a restaurant in Lavallette, injuring six people, one of whom sustained life-threatening injuries.
Emergency responders rushed to the scene after reports of the crash along Route 35. According to the Lavallette Mayor, the driver mistakenly pressed the gas pedal instead of the brake. Two of the injured were airlifted to trauma centers for urgent care.
Traffic on Route 35 was delayed as first responders and medical teams managed the situation. Authorities have not yet disclosed the identities of those involved or the driver’s condition, as the investigation is ongoing.
This is a developing story; stay tuned for updates.
