Leonard Akers, 55, died, and a 44-year-old SUV driver injured following a three-vehicle crash at the intersection of Route 138 and Old Mill Road in Wall, New Jersey
Modified Date:
Thu, 08/10/2023 - 2:16pmAccident Date:
Saturday, July 29, 2023Driver killed, another man hurt in weekend crash near Jersey Shore
The driver of the car, Leonard Akers, 55, of Wall, died of his injuries at an area hospital on Monday. A 44-year-old man driving the SUV was treated for injuries not considered life threatening, while the 62-year-old pickup driver was not hurt, police said. Both are Howell residents.
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Type: Car Accident
People Involved:
Leonard Akers
Roadway:
Route 138 and Old Mill RoadCounty:
Monmouth County, NJArea:
Trenton-NJ