A Lakewood man is in serious condition after being struck by a vehicle on Route 70, police say.

On Sunday, June 16, at approximately 11:58 PM multiple police units were dispatched to the intersection of Route 70 near Massachusetts Ave for reports of a pedestrian hit by a passing vehicle.

John Daniels, 54 of Lakewood, was attempting to cross Route 70 to contact the driver of the AAA truck he had called to assist with his disabled motorcycle when he was struck by a 2007 Dodge Caliber driven by Marc Trzaska, 49 of Lakehurst.

Preliminary investigation revealed there was no indication of impairment of the driver as well as no suggestion of cell phone use. Mr. Daniels was airlifted to Jersey Shore Medical Center and is listed in critical, but stable, condition.

The accident is being investigated by Toms River Police Traffic Safety Officer David Bartosheck.