New Jersey Lieutenant's Daughter Becomes Organ Donor Days After Crash That Killed Wife New Jersey Lieutenant's Daughter Becomes Organ Donor Days After Crash That Killed Wife
New Jersey Lieutenant's Daughter Becomes Organ Donor Days After Crash That Killed Wife The 3-year-old daughter of a New Jersey corrections officer was removed from life support days after a crash that killed her mother and hurt her two siblings. Lily James died over the weekend, and became an organ donor. Lily's mom, Denise James, was pronounced dead at the scene of the Freehold crash last week, while her brothers suffered non-life-threatening injuries. Posted by Jersey Coast Emergency News on Monday, July 18, 2022 Posted by Jersey Coast Emergency News on Monday, July 18, 2022 Denise JamesDenise James Facebook A GoFundMe page for the family's patriarch, Lt. Craig Ja…
Devoted Toms River Dad Dies After Courageous Cancer Battle, 35 Devoted Toms River Dad Dies After Courageous Cancer Battle, 35
Devoted Toms River Dad Dies After Courageous Cancer Battle, 35 Devoted Toms River father Michael William Andrew Taggart died on Tuesday, June 21 following a courageous battle with cancer. He was 35. Described as a kind and caring soul, Michael had many passions in life, the greatest undoubtedly being his young son, Andrew, his obituary says. Michael was also remembered as having an incredible sense of humor and an “eternally positive spirit” who was “always quick with a joke, even during difficult times.” Michael’s other hobbies included music, video games, and playing poker with his many friends. In addition to his beloved son, Michael leaves behind…
Drivers With Eerily Similar Names Among Three Dead In Stafford Crash Drivers With Eerily Similar Names Among Three Dead In Stafford Crash
Drivers With Eerily Similar Names Among Three Dead In Stafford Crash Police released the names of three people who died on Sunday, May 29, in a head-on collision in Stafford that shut down a road for several hours.   Tamarr Williams, 38, of Woodbridge, lost control of his 1995 Lexus and veered into oncoming traffic on Austin Ridge Drive around 7:30 p.m., the Stafford County Sheriff's Office said.  The car struck a northbound Hyundai Elantra driven by Tamara Williams, 27, of Fredericksburg. The drivers were not related. Andrea Forte, 35, of Stafford, who was a passenger in the Lexus, also died in the collision, deputies said.  A GoF…
Siblings Killed In Pottstown Home Explosion Were 'Sweet, Loved Playing Outside' Siblings Killed In Pottstown Home Explosion Were 'Sweet, Loved Playing Outside'
Siblings Killed In Pottstown Home Explosion Were 'Sweet, Loved Playing Outside' Support is surging for two Pottstown parents whose four children were killed when their home exploded early this week. Brothers Jeremiah White, 12, Nehemiah White, 10, and Tristan White, 8, along with their cousin Alana Wood, 13, died in an explosion at their Hale Street home Thursday, May 27. The boys' grandmother Francine White also died. "They were such the sweetest kids who loved the out doors, bike riding football and coming down to my place in Brigantine," reads a GoFundMe by the boys' uncle Eric Matuzsan.  "They were the stars of my niece Kristina and Gene's lives. My brother Mike …
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…
11-Year-Old Girl Dies In Horrific NJ Go-Kart Accident 11-Year-Old Girl Dies In Horrific NJ Go-Kart Accident
11-Year-Old Girl Dies In Horrific NJ Go-Kart Accident Support is skyrocketing for the heartbroken family of an 11-year-old girl who died in a horrific go-kart accident in New Jersey. Nicole Galarza was riding ATVs and go-karts with her family when the go-kart flipped over and struck her in the head on Sunday, May 15, according to a GoFundMe launched by Stephanie Rojas. Nicole was immediately airlifted to the ICU at Hackensack Meridian Jersey Shore University Medical Center, where she later died. Nicole was remembered as an incredibly intelligent and generous young girl. The aspiring veterinarian had even grown her hair long in hopes of cuttin…
Support Rises For Daughters Of NJ Native, Devoted Dad Who Died After Valiant Cancer Battle, 38 Support Rises For Daughters Of NJ Native, Devoted Dad Who Died After Valiant Cancer Battle, 38
Support Rises For Daughters Of NJ Native, Devoted Dad Who Died After Valiant Cancer Battle, 38 Support is on the rise for the daughters of New Jersey native and beloved father Joseph Thomas Kobialka, who died after a valiant battle with cancer on Monday, April 25 at the age of 38. Born in Somers Point, Joseph grew up New Gretna before recently moving to Georgetown, Delaware, where he lived at the time of his death, his obituary says. Joseph was known for his love of nature and the outdoors, including fishing, trapping, and photography, according to his memorial. He also had a passion for media and creating art. Above all, Joseph is remembered for embracing his role as a caring and …
Support Surges For Family Of Football Player Cy Menard Killed In Route 17 Crash Support Surges For Family Of Football Player Cy Menard Killed In Route 17 Crash
Support Surges For Family Of Football Player Cy Menard Killed In Route 17 Crash Support was surging for a 19-year-old football player killed in a crash last week on Route 17.  More than $12,700 had been raised as of Sunday, May 8 on a GoFundMe campaign for Cyrenius "Cy" Menard, who died when he was ejected Friday's a crash with a tractor trailer in the southbound lanes in Saddle River. "We know everyone is in shock and may not be able to physically be here to say goodbye or see him for the last time," writes campaign founders Soeurette Badio and Kesnel Menard. "We know he is smiling and laughing with everyone and he would say Thank you." Cy, who played football for S…
TRIBUTE: Garfield Woman Killed In Fiery Meadowlands Crash Had 'Song In Her Head And Heart' TRIBUTE: Garfield Woman Killed In Fiery Meadowlands Crash Had 'Song In Her Head And Heart'
Tribute: Garfield Woman Killed In Fiery Meadowlands Crash Had 'Song In Her Head And Heart' Alysha Menzies "always had a song in her head and her heart," a loved one wrote in tribute as word spread that the music tragically and unexpectedly had stopped. Menzies, 27, of Garfield, was driving a sedan that apparently slammed into the back of a flatbed tow truck on westbound Route 3 near Route 120 in East Rutherford shortly after 4 a.m. Friday, May 6, responders said. The flatbed was carrying a Mercedes SUV that fell onto her car, which burst into flames, they said. Police from East Rutherford and Secaucus were helpless against the inferno, which also burned the SUV. Menzies was pron…
UPDATE: Garfield Woman, 27, Killed In Fiery Meadowlands Tow Truck Crash UPDATE: Garfield Woman, 27, Killed In Fiery Meadowlands Tow Truck Crash
Update: Garfield Woman, 27, Killed In Fiery Meadowlands Tow Truck Crash A 27-year-old Garfield woman who was pronounced dead at the scene of a fiery overnight crash near the Meadowlands "always had a song in her head and her heart," a loved one wrote in tribute. A sedan driven by Alysha Menzies apparently slammed into the back of a flatbed tow truck on westbound Route 3 near Route 120 in East Rutherford shortly after 4 a.m. Friday, May 6, responders said. The flatbed was carrying a Mercedes SUV that fell onto her car, which burst into flames, they said. Police from East Rutherford and Secaucus were helpless against the inferno, which also burned the SUV. Alys…
Ambushed PA Tow Truck Driver Critical Ambushed PA Tow Truck Driver Critical
Ambushed PA Tow Truck Driver Critical Support is surging for a Philadelphia area tow truck driver who remains critical after being shot while parked in his truck in the tow yard. Jamie King, 38, was working for automotive repossession company International Recovery Systems when he was ambushed in his vehicle while waiting for his next call around midnight Tuesday, May 3 in Chester, loved ones say. The beloved dad and husband wrecked his vehicle trying to flee the area, but was ultimately hospitalized with gunshots to his stomach, chest and head — with a bullet in his brain 6abc says citing his wife, Nicole. Police said on…
Teen Killed In Route 9 Crash Loved To Dance, Was Loving Brother Teen Killed In Route 9 Crash Loved To Dance, Was Loving Brother
Teen Killed In Route 9 Crash Loved To Dance, Was Loving Brother A 15-year-old boy killed in this week's crash on Route 9 was being remembered for his charisma.John Ryan McCarthy and, standout football star Asaivion Whiting, 17, of Manalapan, NJ died in the crash on Tuesday, April 19 in Freehold. A GoFundMe launched for John had raised more than $9,200 as of Thursday, April 21. A campaign for Asaivion had raised more than $24,000. "John was known just to make people laugh, no matter the situation," the page says. "John was a momma's boy at heart, and he was proud of it. He loved to dance his heart out and put on a show always.  "If you knew John, y…