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Teen Killed In Boating Accident Was Rising Rutgers Freshman Teen Killed In Boating Accident Was Rising Rutgers Freshman
Teen Killed In Boating Accident Was Rising Rutgers Freshman More information has come to light about the 18-year-old Wayne resident killed in a boating accident over the weekend in Harvey Cedars. Zeina Mahafzah was days away from beginning her freshman year at Rutgers University, as classes start on Tuesday, Sept. 2. According to university spokeswoman Dory Devlin, Zeina was enrolled in the School of Arts and Sciences–Newark. "The Rutgers-Newark community is devastated by the news of Zeina’s passing, and we are sending our support to the Mahafzah family during this incredibly difficult time," Devlin said. In a post shared to Faceboo…
School Bus Involved In Three-Vehicle Crash On Jersey Shore, Minor Injuries Reported School Bus Involved In Three-Vehicle Crash On Jersey Shore, Minor Injuries Reported
School Bus Involved In Three-Vehicle Crash On Jersey Shore, Minor Injuries Reported A school bus and two other vehicles crashed in Neptune Township, officials said. The crash happened on Route 33 East near the intersection with Jumping Brook Road, the Neptune Township Office of Emergency Management said in a Facebook post at 8:46 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 9. No children were on the bus during the crash. Neptune paramedics responded to the scene to treat people for minor injuries. Two photos from the scene showed a blue car with its front airbags deployed and significant front-end damage. A black Hyundai SUV also had some front-end damage. Route 33 had reopened by 9:30 a.…
Crash With Injuries Closes Garden State Parkway Exit In South Jersey, Police Say (DEVELOPING) Crash With Injuries Closes Garden State Parkway Exit In South Jersey, Police Say (DEVELOPING)
Crash With Injuries Closes Garden State Parkway Exit In South Jersey, Police Say (Developing) An exit on the Garden State Parkway in Atlantic County was closed due to a crash near the interchange, authorities said. Egg Harbor Township police responded to the crash at the traffic lights for the intersection of Fire Road and the parkway exit ramps on Tuesday, July 16, the department said in a Facebook post. The state Department of Transportation reported the crash near the northbound exit ramp at 11:56 a.m. EXIT 36 from/to the GSP is closed at this time due to a motor vehicle crash with injuries at the traffic signal on Fire Road. Please use a different exit. Avoid the area. …
One Man Airlifted, Another Injured After Deck Collapsed At Jersey Shore Home: Police One Man Airlifted, Another Injured After Deck Collapsed At Jersey Shore Home: Police
One Man Airlifted, Another Injured After Deck Collapsed At Jersey Shore Home: Police Two men were injured when the second-story deck of a home collapsed in Ocean County, authorities said. Long Beach police responded to the home on Arnold Boulevard at around 1:48 p.m. on Saturday, July 13, the department said in a Facebook post on Monday, July 15. Officers found an unresponsive man had been injured while falling from the collapsed deck. The man was airlifted to AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center, Atlantic City Campus. He was listed in stable condition, according to police. A second man also on the deck had minor injuries. The collapse wasn't considered suspicious and …
Husband Charged In NJ Crash That Killed Wife, Prosecutor Says Husband Charged In NJ Crash That Killed Wife, Prosecutor Says
Husband Charged In NJ Crash That Killed Wife, Prosecutor Says Two drivers including the husband of a woman killed were found at fault in the Route 9 crash last month in Old Bridge, authorities said. Benjamin Futerman, 32, of Manalapan, and Wilson Familia, 22, of Old Bridge, have both been charged in the June 2 crash on Route 9 at Ferry Road that left Kristina Godich dead and several others injured, Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone and Old Bridge Police Chief Thomas J. Montagna announced Thursday, July 11. Investigators found that speeding combined “with aggressive and reckless driving" contributed to the collision, Ciccone noted. Futerman …
7,000-Gallon Tanker Truck Strikes Railroad Bridge In Central Jersey (DEVELOPING) 7,000-Gallon Tanker Truck Strikes Railroad Bridge In Central Jersey (DEVELOPING)
7,000-Gallon Tanker Truck Strikes Railroad Bridge In Central Jersey (Developing) A 7,000-gallon tanker truck struck a railroad bridge in Woodbridge on Wednesday afternoon, July 10, authorities said. Woodbridge police could not immediately confirm the tanker's contents but said there were no major leaks and no injuries. The crash occurred at about 2 p.m. at Green Street and Rahway Avenue. An unconfirmed report said the tanker was carrying jet fuel. Hazmat crews and NJ Transit were at the scene of the crash, police said. No train service was interrupted due to the crash, according to a NJ Transit spokesman. Check back for updates.
Mugshot Shows Bloodied NJ Addiction Counselor Charged In Triple-Fatal DWI Crash In NYC Mugshot Shows Bloodied NJ Addiction Counselor Charged In Triple-Fatal DWI Crash In NYC
Mugshot Shows Bloodied NJ Addiction Counselor Charged In Triple-Fatal DWI Crash In NYC A 44-year-old addiction counselor from New Jersey is facing multiple charges in a DWI crash that left three people dead and seven others injured on July 4th in Manhattan, Daily Voice has learned. Daniel Hyden, of Monmouth Junction, was operating a a grey Ford F-150 at a high rate of speed when he ran through a stop sign at the Water and Jackson street intersection just before 9 p.m. on the Lower East Side, the NYPD said. The Good Samaritans who held Daniel Hyden after he crashed into 3 people killing them last night were apparently not too kind. pic.twitter.com/rKmBkQTvGQ — Kristin …
Six Firefighters, Residents Injured In Massive Toms River Townhouse Complex Fire Six Firefighters, Residents Injured In Massive Toms River Townhouse Complex Fire
Six Firefighters, Residents Injured In Massive Toms River Townhouse Complex Fire Six people were injured, including three firefighters, when townhomes caught fire near the Toms River waterfront, officials said. Silverton firefighters responded to the fire on Kettle Creek Road at around 3:20 a.m. on Monday, July 1, the Toms River Bureau of Fire Prevention said in a news release. Two townhome units were fully on fire and flames were spreading to neighboring units in the Mariners Cove townhome complex. First reports said a man was possibly trapped inside the building and fire crews began searching for him. They had to retreat because of how severe the fire was bu…
Crash Downs Pole, Wires On Route 18 In East Brunswick Crash Downs Pole, Wires On Route 18 In East Brunswick
Crash Downs Pole, Wires On Route 18 In East Brunswick Emergency responders were at the scene of an accident that took down a utility pole and wires on Route 18 in East Brunswick Thursday night, June 27. The NJDOT site said it happened between Eggers Street and South Woodland Avenue, closing all lanes as of 11 p.m. Injuries were reported. This is a developing story. Check back for details.
Tractor Trailer Barrels Through NJ Home Tractor Trailer Barrels Through NJ Home
Tractor Trailer Barrels Through NJ Home A Carteret home was destroyed by a tractor trailer that came crashing through the side of it on Wednesday, June 26. The accident happened at a home on Chrome Avenue off of Industrial Highway/Middlesex Avenue. Tractor-trailer crashes into home in Carteret, New Jersey https://t.co/1u4K23HBMW pic.twitter.com/PUDxNCc3jm — Eyewitness News (@ABC7NY) June 26, 2024 "It is to our understanding that the driver had a medical incident before crashing into the house," local officials said.
Mom Of 4 Killed In Crash Was EMT, Newly-Promoted NJ Corrections Department Employee Mom Of 4 Killed In Crash Was EMT, Newly-Promoted NJ Corrections Department Employee
Mom Of 4 Killed In Crash Was EMT, Newly-Promoted NJ Corrections Department Employee Condolences are pouring in for the family of Brandy Woolson, a local first responder and mom of four, whose vehicle was struck by a dump truck that police said failed to yield at a stop sign, as reported by Daily Voice. Woolson, 43, was employed by the NJ Department of Corrections for the past eight years where she held several positions between Bayside and South Woods State Prisons, according to an obituary published by Hoffman Funeral Home. The DOC mourned her loss on Facebook, noting Woolson had recently been promoted. "Mrs. Woolson was a dedicated member of the SWSP and …
Former Sprinter Killed In Crash 'Left A Lasting Footprint' On South Jersey HS Track Team Former Sprinter Killed In Crash 'Left A Lasting Footprint' On South Jersey HS Track Team
Former Sprinter Killed In Crash 'Left A Lasting Footprint' On South Jersey HS Track Team Friends and former teammates were remembering a Mays Landing teen who died after crashing his motorcycle, according to a fundraising campaign. A GoFundMe page was created for 19-year-old Jeremiah St. Surin after he was killed in the crash at around 6:15 p.m. on Saturday, June 1. Egg Harbor Township police said St. Surin's motorcycle struck a Ford Explorer at the intersection of West Jersey Avenue and Cates Road. The 38-year-old woman driving the SUV suffered minor injuries when her airbags deployed in the crash. No other injuries were reported. The GoFundMe pa…
American Water Employee Killed In NJ Construction Zone Crash Was Hardworking Dad American Water Employee Killed In NJ Construction Zone Crash Was Hardworking Dad
American Water Employee Killed In NJ Construction Zone Crash Was Hardworking Dad Kyle Sease was not just an American Water Employee. He was a father, a son, a husband, a U.S. Army veteran, and so much more. "This was my baby," his heartbroken mother, Joanne Devine, said in a Facebook post. "My son. He was so much more than an 'American Water Employee.'" Sease, 26, was killed and three of his colleagues injured when their crew was hit by a vehicle at a job site on White Horse Pike in Magnolia on Wednesday, May 29, just before 10 a.m. A GoFundMe started by Sease's coworkers of  Water Workers Local 99 had raised $78,000 as of Saturday, June 1. A Sicklerville f…
South Jersey Teen Run Over By Tow Truck Fighting 'Like A Champ' In Hospital: Fundraiser South Jersey Teen Run Over By Tow Truck Fighting 'Like A Champ' In Hospital: Fundraiser
South Jersey Teen Run Over By Tow Truck Fighting 'Like A Champ' In Hospital: Fundraiser Friends and loved ones were rallying to support an Egg Harbor Township teen who was critically injured by a tow truck after falling off her bicycle. A GoFundMe page said 15-year-old Emily Davis was riding her bike with her brother and a family friend on Ocean Heights Avenue after visiting her mother at her salon on Wednesday, May 8. She was struck by a 2021 Ford tow truck after losing her balance and falling into its path. Davis was rushed to a hospital and airlifted to Cooper University Medical Center in Camden. "Some of her injuries include broken legs, fractured pelvis, collap…
Three Hospitalized With Head Injuries After South Jersey Crash Three Hospitalized With Head Injuries After South Jersey Crash
Three Hospitalized With Head Injuries After South Jersey Crash Three people were hospitalized with head injuries, including one man who was airlifted, after a crash in Ocean County, authorities said. Manchester Township police responded to the crash at the intersection of Route 70 and County Route 571 at around 4:02 p.m. on Monday, Apr. 15, the department said in a news release. Officers found a black 2002 Toyota Tundra in the intersection facing east with extensive front-end damage and a red 2008 Mercury Milan against a traffic light pole with extensive passenger side and front-end damage. Investigators said the Toyota was driving west on Route 7…
Somerset County Dad Killed, Mom And Daughter Seriously Hurt As Drunk Driver Strikes Family Car Somerset County Dad Killed, Mom And Daughter Seriously Hurt As Drunk Driver Strikes Family Car
Somerset County Dad Killed, Mom And Daughter Seriously Hurt As Drunk Driver Strikes Family Car Support is on the rise for a Somerset County family whose lives were turned upside down after their vehicle was struck by a drunk driver, killing a beloved father while seriously injuring a devoted mother and teenage daughter. Cris, Ana, and Lucia Bolle of Bridgewater were heading to Vermont when their car was struck by a drunk driver on Tuesday afternoon, August 22, a GoFundMe launched for their support says. They were rushed to Albany Medical Center in New York, where Cris, a native of Argentina who received his Ph.D. in physics at Instituto Balseiro and completed post-doc work at Harvar…
Child, 7, Dies In Fort Lee High-Rise Plunge Child, 7, Dies In Fort Lee High-Rise Plunge
Child, 7, Dies In Fort Lee High-Rise Plunge UPDATE: The death of a 7-year-old boy who plunged from an upper-floor balcony of a Fort Lee high-rise was "the result of a tragic accident," Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella said. It was around 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 13, when the boy fell from the 21st floor of the Hampshire House on Anderson Avenue at Whiteman Street, multiple sources told Daily Voice. The child was pronounced dead at Hackensack University Medical Center, they said. "The circumstances surrounding the death...were the result of a tragic accident and no criminal activity was involved," Musella said Thursday follow…
Beloved Retired Police Officer From Bergen Dies In 'Freak Accident' In Sussex County Beloved Retired Police Officer From Bergen Dies In 'Freak Accident' In Sussex County
Beloved Retired Police Officer From Bergen Dies In 'Freak Accident' In Sussex County A retired New York City police officer with deep ties in Bergen County died in what his husband called "a freak accident" in Sussex County. John Kelly and fellow retired Tenafly Police Officer Joseph Grieco had bought a plot of land less than 100 yards from the New York State border in Glenwood, an unincorporated area within Vernon Township. They were building a new home there and had taken an apartment nearby in the meantime, those who knew them said. Vernon Township police were called to the residence around 1 a.m. last Wednesday, July 26, "for a discharge of a weapon with injuries," th…
NJ Diner Worker Killed By Car Walking To Work Was 'Face Of The Diner' NJ Diner Worker Killed By Car Walking To Work Was 'Face Of The Diner'
NJ Diner Worker Killed By Car Walking To Work Was 'Face Of The Diner' Workers at a New Jersey diner are mourning the loss of a 54-year-old coworker struck and killed by a car on his way to work. Osbaldo "Ozzy" Perez-Ramos was struck by a vehicle while crossing Route 40 and 47 in Franklin Township early Friday, Feb. 10, as he was going to the Malaga Diner, according to a GoFundMe page launched by coworkers and Township Police Chief Matthew DeCesari. The breadwinner of his family, Perez-Ramos underwent multiple surgeries, but ultimately died of his injuries on Feb. 17, coworkers announced on the GoFundMe page. "Know that Ozzie was one of the kindest souls my w…
Death Of Councilman's Son, World Salsa Champ Devastates Union County Town Death Of Councilman's Son, World Salsa Champ Devastates Union County Town
Death Of Councilman's Son, World Salsa Champ Devastates Union County Town The sudden death of a 10-year-old world Salsa dancing champion whose father is an elected official and mother is a Board of Education member has devastated the Linden community. Ariel Rivas Rosado died in what local officials are calling a "tragic accident" on Friday, Feb. 10.  His mother is BOE member Dayanara Rosado Quezada, and his father is 5th Ward Councilman Carlos Rivas. Funeral Arrangements For 10 year old, Ariel Rivas - Visitation will be this Friday, February 17, 2023, 5:00-9:00pm, at... Posted by Derek Armstead Mayor of Linden on Tuesday, February 14, 2023 A fifth grader a…
Christmas Night Gas Can Explosion Leaves South Jersey Dad With Severe Burns And Wave Of Support Christmas Night Gas Can Explosion Leaves South Jersey Dad With Severe Burns And Wave Of Support
Christmas Night Gas Can Explosion Leaves South Jersey Dad With Severe Burns And Wave Of Support A heartbreaking Christmas night gas can explosion that left a South Jersey dad with severe burns and a long road to recovery has prompted a massive wave of support from the local community. Nicole Smith, of Hammonton, was sitting on the couch with family on Christmas evening when she heard a loud ‘boom’ after her husband, James, went outside to make a fire, according to a GoFundMe launched for the family. “I thought it was a gunshot,” Smith writes. “Then, my dad starts screaming, ‘James is on fire.’” James was airlifted to Temple Burn Center, where Smith says he faces a “very long recovery…
‘Tragic Accident’ Claims Life Of Devoted Trenton Dad Marquis Carr Jr. At Age 22 ‘Tragic Accident’ Claims Life Of Devoted Trenton Dad Marquis Carr Jr. At Age 22
‘Tragic Accident’ Claims Life Of Devoted Trenton Dad Marquis Carr Jr. At Age 22 Trenton native and dedicated father Marquis C. Carr, Jr. died following a “tragic accident” on Friday, Oct. 21. He was 22. Born in Trenton, Marquis attended Trenton public schools before graduating from Bridgeton High School, his obituary says. He started working as a farmer at age 16 before becoming employed with Tyson Chicken and later with Central Waste & Recycling. He worked for the last two years as a truck driver for Werner Distribution Center. Marquis was known for his love of sports and outdoor activities, like skateboarding, biking, motorcycling, and trucking, his memorial sa…
Mom Of 2 Struck By Car In Hamilton Mom Of 2 Struck By Car In Hamilton
Mom Of 2 Struck By Car In Hamilton A mother of two was struck by a car in Hamilton, authorities said. The mother was trick-or-treating with her children on Halloween when she was struck near West Park Avenue and Lafayette Avenue just before 7:15 p.m., Hamilton Police said in a Wednesday, Nov. 2 release. She was taken to Robert Wood Johnson Hospital for evaluation of non-life-threatening injuries. Meanwhile, Officers Alex Zuzzio, Sean Dorney, and Sgt. Ed Lugo walked the children around the neighborhood to carry on trick-or-treating until a vehicle with car seats arrived to pick them up. No further details were released.
Dirt Bike Rider Killed In Jersey Shore Crash With Jeep Dirt Bike Rider Killed In Jersey Shore Crash With Jeep
Dirt Bike Rider Killed In Jersey Shore Crash With Jeep Authorities are seeking witnesses of a collision that killed a 40-year-old dirt bike rider in Monmouth County Friday, Oct. 14. Clifford Walton was operating the Kawasaki dirt bike that collided with a Jeep Cherokee on Arlington Avenue and Gordon Street in Aberdeen around 6 p.m., Acting Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago said. Walton was rushed to Bayshore Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead shortly after 6:45 p.m. The driver of the SUV, 34, remained on the scene and was not seriously injured. This crash remains under joint investigation by members of the Aberdeen Towns…
HEROES: Paterson Firefighters Lift Jitney Bus Off Struck Pedestrian HEROES: Paterson Firefighters Lift Jitney Bus Off Struck Pedestrian
Heroes: Paterson Firefighters Lift Jitney Bus Off Struck Pedestrian A group of heroic Paterson firefighters didn't have time to retrieve special equipment, so they grabbed hold of a dollar bus and lifted it off a woman who'd just been struck, authorities said. The pinned 53-year-old victim was alert and conscious after the accident on McBride Avenue near Hoxey Street shortly after 10:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 14, Fire Chief Brian McDermott said. With no time to waste, four firefighters hoisted the jitney bus and pulled her out, he said. The victim might not have survived if they hadn't, McDermott said, adding that the heroes went "beyond their limits" to sa…
New Jerseyans Hurt In Railing Collapse File Lawsuit Against Washington Commanders New Jerseyans Hurt In Railing Collapse File Lawsuit Against Washington Commanders
New Jerseyans Hurt In Railing Collapse File Lawsuit Against Washington Commanders A handful of New Jersey football fans are suing the Washington Commanders over a nearly-fatal incident after a game in January 2021, as reported by various news outlets. After a game against the Philadelphia Eagles, quarterback Jalen Hurts was greeting fans when a railing collapsed, injuring multiple spectators who fell between five and 10 feet onto concrete at FedEx Field. Four of the individuals who were hurt in the incident are suing the Commanders for gross negligence, seeking $300,000 to compensate for their physical and emotional pain, ESPN says. Soon after the incident, Hurts asked …
Body Of Young Motorcyclist Moved By Good Samaritans After Fatal Route 7 Crash: Police Body Of Young Motorcyclist Moved By Good Samaritans After Fatal Route 7 Crash: Police
Body Of Young Motorcyclist Moved By Good Samaritans After Fatal Route 7 Crash: Police A 22-year-old motorcyclist was killed after being struck by a van last week, after passing drivers moved his body to the side of Route 7, authorities said. Ahmed Mohamed, of East Brunswick, was believed to have been struck by a GMC van while riding in Route 7 west where the Newark/Jersey City Turnpike and the Belleville Turnpike split — commonly known as "The Split" — around 9:30 p.m. on Sept. 3, Kearny police said. Posted by Ahmed Sharaf on Friday, July 24, 2020 An officer arriving on scene found Mohamed and bystanders, who apparently moved his body and his yellow Honda motorcycle, to …
Victim Airlifted After Fall From Cliffs Along The Hudson Victim Airlifted After Fall From Cliffs Along The Hudson
Victim Airlifted After Fall From Cliffs Along The Hudson A man apparently admiring the view from atop the cliffs near the George Washington Bridge survived a fall of nearly 60 feet, authorities said after he was rescued by rappellers. The 38-year-old victim from Manchester, CT had walked to the edge to take photos near the Mobil service station off the northbound Palisades Interstate Parkway in Englewood Cliffs when he lost his footing shortly after 7 a.m. Friday, Sept. 2, a woman who described herself as his girlfriend told police. Responding officers spoke with the man before members of the East Bergen Rappel Team rescued him, PIP Police Lt. Ra…
Victim Hospitalized After Hitting High Tension Line On Jersey Shore: Report Victim Hospitalized After Hitting High Tension Line On Jersey Shore: Report
Victim Hospitalized After Hitting High Tension Line On Jersey Shore: Report One person was injured after hitting a high-tension line on Saturday, Aug. 20 in Monmouth County, NJ Advance Media reports. The individual was hospitalized after the incident at a home on the 200 block of Clinton Avenue in Eatontown, the outlet said. JCP&L cut the power grid. The victim's condition was not known. Click here for more from NJ Advance Media.
Man Who Died In Fall During The Weeknd Concert In Philly Identified Man Who Died In Fall During The Weeknd Concert In Philly Identified
Man Who Died In Fall During The Weeknd Concert In Philly Identified A 32-year-old man who died after accidentally falling during The Weeknd's concert Thursday, July 14 at Philadelphia's Lincoln Financial Field was being remembered by those who knew him as someone who had a "lust for life." 6abc reports. Hugo Sanchez was sitting on an escalator rail when he lost his balance and fell approximately 40 feet just before 11 p.m., near the end of the show, Philadelphia police said. View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Weeknd (@theweeknd) Sanchez was taken to Jefferson University Hospital, where he was p…
NJ Coast Guardsman ID'd As Victim Critical In 9-Story Fall From Hotel Balcony NJ Coast Guardsman ID'd As Victim Critical In 9-Story Fall From Hotel Balcony
NJ Coast Guardsman ID'd As Victim Critical In 9-Story Fall From Hotel Balcony A man who suffered serious injuries after falling from a hotel balcony on Long Island earlier this week has been identified as a US Coast Guardsman. Alexander “AJ” Keating, 24, who has been living in South Amboy, was on a ninth-floor balcony at around 12:45 a.m. when he fell over a railing at the Hyatt Regency Long Island, Suffolk County police said. Keating survived the fall and was taken by ambulance to Stony Brook University Hospital in critical condition, said police. “Unfortunately, AJ has had a horrific accident and is in critical condition fighting for his life," said family friend…