Crime & Safety

Eatontown GOP Club President Dies Of Injuries Suffered In Car Crash

Joseph Aretino suffered a medical episode that could have caused the crash.

The president of the Eatontown GOP Club died after an accident on Route 18 southbound recently after his sport utility vehicle struck a street light, guard rail and a highway sign, according to app.com.

Joseph Aretino, 69, died at Jersey Shore University Medical Center in Neptune shortly after midnight on Friday morning, police said.

First responders determined Aretino suffered a medical episode and performed life-saving measures before taking him to Jersey Shore. it is unclear whether the medical episode caused the crash, police said.

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