A driver lost control of a vehicle early Sunday morning, driving up on a boardwalk in Ocean County, crashing into a light pole, and causing extensive damage.

A driver lost control of his car, crashing onto a boardwalk in Ocean County on the early morning of Sunday, Feb. 16, authorities said. At 1:18 a.m., first responders in Island Heights were dispatched to a crash on River Avenue and found a vehicle that had lost control and driven up onto the

Authorities asked people to avoid the damaged part of the boardwalk in Ocean County until repairs are complete. Jeff Goldman may be reached at [email protected]. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site,

A driver caused heavy damage to the Island Heights boardwalk early Sunday after crashing into it, officials said. The motorist lost control of a car at about 1:15 a.m. in the area of River Avenue, pulling down power lines and toppling a street light,

Police, firefighters and rescuers went to the scene of the crash on River Avenue shortly after 1:15 a.m. Sunday.