ERMA – A 28-year-old Lower Township man was killed in an early morning accident March 2, when his vehicle left the roadway and struck a tree in front of 235 Fishing Creek Road.
The crash occurred at approximately 6:50 a.m. on Fishing Creek Road at mile marker post 1.6 in Lower Township. The driver was traveling eastbound when he lost control of his vehicle and crossed over the westbound lane. Preliminary investigation indicated icy road conditions as a possible contributing factor.
Lower Township Police received two 911 calls reporting a motor vehicle crash. Police responded to the area and discovered a single car crash with entrapment. Local fire districts also responded to the scene.
Police officers on scene found a 2002 Ford Ranger driven by David M. Thomas. Thomas was initially en route to Atlantic Care Medical Center Trauma Unit. During his transport there, his medical condition began to deteriorate. Lower Township Rescue Squad diverted to Shore Memorial Regional Medical Center where pronouncement was made.
The crash scene is currently being investigated by Lower Township Fatal Crash Unit, along with the Cape May County Prosecutor’s Office Fatal Crash Investigation Unit. The investigation is ongoing.
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