VIDEO: A Garden State Parkway toll collector was seriously injured after being struck by a vehicle this morning, as first reported on our News Alerts.
State Police Sgt. Brian Polite tells TLS the incident occurred at about 10:09 a.m. at the toll at exit 91 Northbound.
Polite says the toll collector, who was not yet identified, was crossing between booths when he was struck by a vehicle. The investigation appears to be focused on the far-right EZ Pass lane .
Multiple agencies responded to the scene.
Polite says the victim was transported to Jersey Shore Medical Center, but the condition of the patient is not yet known. The driver, who stopped, is speaking with investigators, Polite says.
NJ State Police officials are at the scene investigating.
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May G-d grant the collector a full and speedy recovery.
Refuah Shlema