The Howell Township Police Traffic Safety Unit is investigating a serious motor vehicle crash that occurred this afternoon on US Highway 33 Eastbound in the area of The Cabin Restaurant.

At approximately 4:44 PM, a 2001 Jeep Cherokee operated by an 18-year-old Manasquan resident collided with the rear of a 2019 Honda Civic, operated by a 71-year-old Point Pleasant resident, that was stopped in traffic. The collision pushed the Honda into the rear of a 2020 Subaru Forester operated by a 28-year-old Howell resident, which then struck the rear of a 2017 Ford Explorer operated by a 38-year-old Howell resident.

The drivers of the Jeep and Honda were both transported to a local area hospital with serious injuries. The driver of the Subaru sustained minor injuries and was transported to a local hospital. The driver of the Explorer was treated on scene for a minor injury and released.

In addition to the Howell Township Police Department, responding agencies included Howell Police EMS, Howell Township First Aid & Rescue Squad #1, Atlantic Health Paramedics, and the Adelphia Fire Department.

The crash comes about six weeks after another serious crash on Route 33 in Howell left a driver seriously injured.

The crash remains under investigation by the Howell Township Police Department. Any witnesses are requested to contact Ptl. Michael Silvani #651 of the Howell Township Police Traffic Safety Unit at 732-938-4575 ext. 2651.