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The Kane County State's Attorney's Office said it had not yet been determined whether a law enforcement officer's shot killed the man.
The driver suffered multiple cuts, Berkeley police said. The box truck was loaded with mail, photos shared on social media showed.
The man was hit on Friday by an afternoon train near River Edge, the reports said.
Belmar's chief lifeguard begged people to stay out of the ocean after hours because of the dangers posed when lifeguards are off-duty.
A second swimmer was able to get to shore safely, Belmar police said.
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Sunny days are expected but keep an eye on the potential impacts of Tropical Storm Erin.
The two were swimming after lifeguards were gone for the day, police said. One was able to get back to shore, the second had to be rescued.
Authorities released the identity of the woman who had been critically injured in the crash. It remains under investigation.
The teenager was driving 76 mph at the time of the May crash near the bridge to Seaside Heights, authorities said. He fled after the crash.
A firefighter suffered a minor injury fighting the fire, but there were no other injuries, Brick fire officials said.
For those who love a good scare, the time is now to book your tickets. There's a less scary option for the younger kids, too, the park said.
The Manchester Township man died 11 days after the March 7 crash near Airport Road, authorities said.
The Brick man was driving in the wrong lane for nearly 2 miles when his Cadillac hit 7 other vehicles and caught fire, authorities said.
The woman and her boyfriend started driving from California on a whim; now they face multiple charges, Point Pleasant authorities say.
A state grand jury declined to charge the New Jersey State trooper in the 2024 crash on Route 70 in Southampton, the attorney general said.
The three men "have shown blatant disregard for U.S. immigration laws," an ICE spokesperson said.
Seaside Heights Mayor Anthony Vaz says people will not be permitted on the beach after lifeguards go off-duty when conditions are dangerous.
The Monmouth County Prosecutor's Office is investigating the circumstances that led to the crash.
The people were swimming after lifeguards had left for the day, the reports said. Rip current warnings have been high for several days.
