Ocean County Teen Killed In Crash ID'd By Family

BRICK, NJ — A Brick Township teen is being remembered for his adventurous spirit and his warmth by family members who identified him as the driver killed early Thursday in a Wall Township crash.

Joshua Guarino, 18, was killed Thursday after his car ran off the road about 5:30 a.m. on Squankum Allenwood Road in Wall, police said.

The crash remains under investigation, Wall police said.

Guarino was a student at Brick Memorial High School, his cousins Gabrielle and Gianna Masucci wrote in a GoFundMe campaign created to raise money to pay for his funeral.

"He had his whole life ahead of him, and his loss has left our family, friends, and community completely heartbroken," they wrote.

"Joshua was an adventurous, caring, and bright young man who brought so much light into the lives of those around him," they said. "He will always be remembered for his warmth, his smile, and the love he shared with his family and friends."

"Our family is devastated by this sudden and unimaginable loss. During this incredibly difficult time, we are coming together to honor Joshua’s life and give him the funeral and burial he deserves," they wrote.

Those wishing to donate to the GoFundMe can do so here.