A driver lost control of his work van, careened across the front lawn of a South Jersey home and flipped over before coming to a stop right-side up in the middle of the street.
The wreck along Raleigh Drive in Toms River just after 5 a.m. Thursday left three men hurt -- two had to be medivaced to Jersey Shore Medical Center after suffering significant injuries while medics rushed the third to Community Medical Center, said Toms River Police.
Police said the driver – Cody Diaz, 21, of Toms River – suddenly veered left as he drove the 2001 Ford van eastbound on Raleigh Drive. Diaz and passenger Kevin Murray, 21, of Beachwood -- who was seated on a bucket between the front seats -- were ejected, said police.Front seat passenger Camino De Contento of Toms River suffered less serious injuries.
The force of the crash left chunks of lawn in the middle of the road and debris came out the back of the van.
Local officers continued to investigate the wreck Thursday morning with help from the Ocean County Sheriff’s Department.
