Crime & Safety
Route 530 Shut Down For Hours After Lexus Strikes Pole
Bayville woman charged with DWI, possession of CDS
A Bayville woman was charged with driving while intoxicated after her vehicle struck a utility pole on Route 530 in Manchester Township at 7:58 p.m. Saturday, shutting down the county road for hours.
A 2003 Lexus RX300, driven by 42-year-old Maria F. Torre, left the roadway and struck a utility pole stationed along the westbound section of Route 530 near Columbus Boulevard, according to Police Captain Lisa Parker.
Torre suffered a minor injury and was transported by Quality Medical to Community Medical Center for further treatment.
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There were no other vehicles or persons involved in the crash, police said.
The downed wires and utility pole caused police to shut down a section of Route 530 for hours.
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After being released from Community Medical Center, Torre was taken into police custody and charged with DWI, Possession of a controlled dangerous substance (pills) and drug paraphernalia. Torre was later transported to Ocean County Jail in lieu $7,500.00 bail.
The incident is being investigated by Manchester Township Police Officer Richard Chevrier.
The Whiting Volunteer Fire Company, along with Quality Medical, assisted officers who were on the scene.
