Obituaries
Lakewood Police Officer Killed In Jackson Crash: Officials
An off-duty police officer was killed in a crash in Ocean County on Saturday, according to officials.
LAKEWOOD – An off-duty police officer was killed in a crash in Ocean County on Saturday, according to authorities.
Lakewood police identified the officer overnight: 23-Year-Old Lakewood Police Officer Killed In Crash Is Identified
The New Jersey State PBA confirmed the account on Twitter on Saturday.
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We have lost one of our members. Today a young officer lost his life in an off duty crash. Pray for his family, friends, and @Lakewood_PD . https://t.co/2MUAfUtbSr
— New Jersey State PBA (@NJSPBA) September 6, 2020
The Lakewood Scoop reported that the officer, 23, was a member of the Lakewood Police department.
The police officer was killed in a motorcycle crash on Thompson Bridge Road in Jackson, according to The Asbury Park Press.
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An investigation has been ongoing since the motorcycle apparently struck a tree just before 5 p.m., The Press said.
This is a developing story. Patch will have more information as it comes in.
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