Crime & Safety
1 Person Killed In Watercraft Crash Near Route 37 Bridge: Reports
Thw crash happened near the J. Stanley Tunney Bridge that carries Route 37 from Seaside Heights back to the manland, reports said.
TOMS RIVER, NJ — One person was killed Saturday when a pair of personal watercraft crashed near the J. Stanley Tunney Bridge, according to reports.
The crash happened about 3:30 p.m., state police told the Asbury Park Press.
The driver of one watercraft died at the scene, Jersey Shore Online reported. The publication identified the person as a man, but did not give further details.
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NJ.com reported the other driver was uninjured.
The Ocean County Sheriff's Office sent out a Nixle alert Saturday warning motorists to be prepared for traffic on westbound Route 37 while authorities were on the scene trying to rescue people.
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This article will be updated as more information becomes available.
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