Pedestrian, police officer, and multiple vehicle occupants injured in a series of collisions that ended a police chase at the intersection of Route 49 and Union Road in Maurice River Township, New Jersey

Modified Date: 
Fri, 08/30/2024 - 9:14am
Accident Date: 
Wednesday, February 28, 2024

Man fleeing N.J. cops dragged officer with car, hit pedestrian, police say

When they tried to take Griffiths into custody, he allegedly drove off, dragging a police officer for a short distance. Griffiths then struck a pedestrian near the Wawa fuel pumps before leaving the parking lot, officials said. Police pursued the car until Griffiths was involved in a crash at the intersection of Route 49 and Union Road in Maurice River Township, according to the prosecutor’s office.
Area: 
Trenton-NJ