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The Press of Atlantic City

December 2001

 

V’land man seriously hurt after losing control of car

December 23, 2001


From Press staff reports

BUENA VISTA TOWNSHIP - A Vineland man was seriously injured early Saturday morning when he lost control of his car and it slammed into the yard of a local resident, State Police said.

John F. Lieske Jr., 27, was driving south on Route 627 (Central Avenue) at about 2:40 a.m., when he failed to stop at the "T" intersection of Oak Road (Route 681), State Police said. He crossed Oak Road and continued into the front yard of a residence, causing substantial damage to his vehicle.

Lieske suffered injuries to his legs, face and chest, and was taken by SouthStar State Police helicopter to Cooper Health System in Camden, police said. He was listed in critical condition, a hospital spokeswoman said Saturday afternoon.

No charges have been filed, pending further investigation, police said.