Man Identified In Deadly Pedestrian Crash On Jersey Shore Road

Authorities have identified the pedestrian who was killed by a minivan in Ocean Township earlier this week.

A cruiser for the Township of Ocean (NJ) Police Department.
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02/02/2024 10:06 a.m.

Yefim Rotsenmar, 68, of Ocean Township died in the crash on West Park Avenue on Tuesday, Jan. 30, a spokesperson for the Monmouth County Prosecutor's Office said. Ocean Township police responded to the crash at around 5:49 p.m. The avenue was closed for several hours between Poplar Road and Cindy Lane.

Investigators said Rotsenmar was crossing the avenue when he was hit by a 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan heading west. A 53-year-old man was driving the minivan and was entering the center lane of traffic when the crash happened.

Rotsenmar was rushed to Jersey Shore University Medical Center in Neptune Township. He was pronounced dead at the hospital at 8:32 p.m.

The minivan driver remained at the scene. No charges or summonses have been issued as of Friday, Feb. 2.

Investigators continue to look into the crash. The Monmouth County Serious Collision Analysis Response Team is helping with the investigation.

Anyone with information about the crash should call the county prosecutor's office at 800-533-7443 or the Ocean Township Police Department at 732-531-1800.

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