Crime & Safety
Police Issue Careless Driving Summonses
Police say a driver looked away and caused the accident.
issued two summonses for careless driving in two unrelated accidents in late June.
Patrolman Andrew Chase investigated a two-car accident at 5:13 p.m. on Weston Avenue, police said.
Mala Heard, 20, of Chatham, was slowing down when her car was struck from behind, according to police.
Find out what's happening in Chathamwith free, real-time updates from Patch.
The driver of the second car, Andrew Pascal, 20, of Livingston said he looked away for a moment, police said.
When Pascal turned back, Heard's vehicle had slowed and he was unable to stop in time, according to police.
Find out what's happening in Chathamwith free, real-time updates from Patch.
Another Day, Another Accident
Patrolman Roy George investigated an accident on Summit Avenue at 1:11 p.m. Saturday, June 30, police said.
A 2003 GMC driven by Diane DaSilva, 43, of Elizabeth, was traveling north on Summit Avenue when she struck a parked car, according to police.
Police issued DaSilva a summons for careless driving.
Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.