Crime & Safety

Driver Critically Injured On Route 70

Accident could be more severe than originally reported

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A driver was critically injured Friday after being involved in a serious accident on Route 70, according to the Lakewood Scoop.

The accident occurred about 10:30 a.m. on Route 70 eastbound, between Towbin Road and Airport Road in Lakewood, when a driver rear ended another vehicle, according to the Lakewood Scoop.

The road has been re-opened, but police communications say the accident is being reported as a fatal accident.

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Moe information on the accident can be found here.

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