By JOHN T. WARD
A pedestrian was struck by a vehicle in front of Riverside Gardens Park in Red Bank Thursday night, according to police Chief Darren McConnell.
From a statement McConnell issued Friday:
The crash occurred at approximately 8:30 pm while the pedestrian was crossing mid-block from north to south.
The pedestrian, a 65 year old male from Ocean Township, was transported to Jersey Shore Medical Center and is currently in stable condition. The driver, Brian Allison, 37 years old of Red Bank, remained at the scene.
The park, on West Front Street, was hosting an event featuring children’s games and a screening of ‘Ghostbusters.’ The event had wrapped up about half an hour prior to the incident, McConnell said.
The incident is under investigation by Patrolman Darren McConnell, the chief’s son, of the department’s traffic safety unit. Anyone who witnessed the crash is asked to contact McConnell at (732) 530-2700.
