Full Notification

On February 14^th, 2017, at approximately 6:45 PM, the Middle Township Police Department responded to a reported motor vehicle accident on Route 47 in the Rio Grande section of Township.  The investigation revealed Frances Guinan, age 92 of the Villas, was travelling north bound on Route 47, when she went off the roadway and struck a utility pole in the area of the Shannon Oaks development.  It is unknown at this time why she left the roadway.  Guinan suffered multiple injuries and was flown to Atlantic Regional Medical Center via Medevac 4.  Due to the damage to the utility pole a section of Route 47 was closed until approximately 7:00 AM on February 15^th.  Route 47 is now open.  Assisting on the accident scene were the Rio Grande Fire Company, Middle Township EMS, and the NJSP/DOT Traffic Unit.  Patrolman Michael Reardon investigated.