2 Teens Killed, 3 Injured In Route 9 Crash In Freehold Twp.: Police

FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP, NJ — A 15-year-old boy from Allentown and a 17-year-old boy from Manalapan, died Tuesday night in a single-car crash on Route 9 in Freehold Township, said Acting Monmouth County Prosecutor Lori Linskey.

The driver, a 17-year-old boy from Howell, and one passenger, a 15-year-old Manalapan girl, were treated and released for minor injuries. One other passenger, a 17-year-old boy from Allentown is still being treated in the hospital, police said.

The names of the victims have not been released as of Wednesday afternoon.

Police arrived at the scene on Tuesday night and found an overturned 2004 Chevrolet Malibu near the area of 3468 Route 9, Linskey said.

An initial investigation revealed that the Chevrolet was traveling southbound on Route 9 when it changed lanes and the driver lost control of the vehicle, causing it to spin out. The car veered off the road to the right, colliding with a curb and several concrete bollards.

According to district spokeswoman Rebecca Policastro, one of the teens involved attended a school in the Freehold Regional High School District.

“We are deeply saddened to learn of the tragic passing of one of our students. Our thoughts and sympathies are with their family and friends during this difficult time,” Policastro said.

Policastro encourages parents to use the FRHSD counseling resources if their child requires it. There are a number of organizations, hotlines and other groups listed that can assist students in difficult situations.

Counselors will be available to students as needed in school.

The crash remains under investigation by the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office,
Monmouth County SCART and Freehold Township Police Department.

Anyone who may have information is asked to contact Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office Detective Brian Boryszewski at (800)-533-7443, or Freehold Township Police Department Officer Alexander Fay at (732)-462-7908.