Manchester, NJ (June 24, 2026) – A woman and a child were injured after a vehicle struck a parked car on Eighth Avenue in Manchester Township early on Sunday morning.
Officers were called to the area of Eighth Avenue and Cumberland Boulevard around 1:30 a.m. on Sunday, June 21, for a reported collision involving a parked vehicle. Police said a 2018 Honda Fit traveling westbound on Eighth Avenue hit the rear of a parked 2009 Hyundai Azera.
Police identified the Honda driver as Ricardo Cleophat, 33, of Manchester. Cleophat was wearing a seat belt and was not injured. Vanessa Movil, 25, and two children, ages 2 and 6, were also inside the Honda.
Movil reported pain involving her head, chest, and leg, while the 6-year-old child had a leg injury. Both were taken to Jersey Shore University Medical Center for treatment. The 2-year-old child was not injured, and Yehuda Kellerman, 27, of Passaic, who was inside the parked Hyundai, also was not hurt.
Police said a preliminary review found failure to maintain a lane appeared to be a contributing factor. The cause of the collision remains under review. We are thinking of those injured as they continue their recovery.
How Lane Control Problems Can Lead to Roadway Crashes
Maintaining a proper lane position helps drivers keep control and avoid unexpected contact with other vehicles. Losing track of lane placement can occur due to distractions, fatigue, weather conditions, or other driving challenges.
Parked vehicles can be especially vulnerable because they have little ability to move out of the way of approaching traffic. Drivers are expected to remain aware of their surroundings and adjust their path when needed.
Reviews of roadway crashes often examine vehicle movement, traffic markings, driver actions, and other factors that may have contributed. These details help create a clearer picture of how the vehicles moved before the collision.
