Crime & Safety
South Jersey Teen Killed In Car Wreck; 2 Seriously Hurt
A N.J. teen known for making others laugh was killed in a car wreck this week that seriously hurt two others, police said.
A N.J. teen known for his sense of humor was killed and two others hurt in a car wreck in South Jersey, police said.
A 2015 Dodge Dart traveling north on Grand Avenue left the road after 7 p.m. Monday in Hamilton Township, and then struck a bunch of trees, according to nj.com.
Friends on social media identified the teen as David Gerald, 17, of Egg Harbor Township.
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The Press of Atlantic City said an 18-year-old was flown to AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center in Atlantic City, while another teen was taken by ambulance to the hospital. Their conditions and names were unknown at press time.
A moment of silence was held at the Egg Harbor Township board of education meeting Monday night, the Press said, where Gerald attended Egg Harbor Township High School.
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We'll have more information as it comes in. Here are some of the reactions from friends on social media, some of whom noted Gerald's sense of humor:
Rest In Peace my best friend David Gerald, I love you so fucking much bro pic.twitter.com/H8MNE10hUA
— attia (@AttiaHassan_) June 27, 2017
I'm so sick to my stomach,my heart goes out to the Gerald family, rest easy David
— marisa (@marisacutaia) June 27, 2017
Rest easy David.. way too young. Prayers go out to the Gerald family
— Tyler Burger (@tylerburger6) June 27, 2017
r.i.p to one of the most laid back, funniest boys there is- David Gerald. Heaven gained another angel, just wish it wasn't so soon.
— brooke (@brookiebeckk) June 27, 2017
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