Crime & Safety

Truck Hits Street Lamp at Intersection of Ravine Dr. and Main St. in Matawan

JCP&L is on the scene repairing damage to the pole

A Penske rental box truck hit a street light when it hopped the curb at the intersection of Ravine Drive and Main Street in Matawan Saturday afternoon.

The accident, which happened around 3 p.m., forced the Department to close a portion of Main Street near the intersection of Ravine Drive so JCP&L could begin repairs.

The truck stuck a street lamp in front of the . As of 8 p.m., the road remained closed between Spring Street and Little Street.

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