Crime & Safety

Waretown Man Hospitalized After Car Crashes Into Pole In Galloway

The Friday evening crash in Galloway Township delayed Route 9 traffic near Port Republic.

A 75-year-old Waretown man was taken to AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center in Galloway Township on Friday evening after a single-car crash on Route 9.

The accident occurred at 5:11 p.m. Dec. 27 near the intersection with Kings Highway. Some traffic was delayed for about 20 minutes after the crash.

A 2014 Honda CRV driven by Philip Restifo struck a utility pole, according to police reports. Restifo suffered a head injury.

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