28-05-2025
Rash of deaths on roads in Monmouth, Ocean over Memorial Day weekend
The Memorial Day weekend proved a deadly one on the roads in Monmouth and Ocean counties.
Seven people died in five crashes over the weekend in the two counties, including a collision that claimed the lives of three teens in Jackson that occurred on Friday.
Four of those deadly crashes happened in Ocean County, killing six and bringing the traffic death toll there to 27 people in 22 fatal collisions so far this year.
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There was one fatal crash in Monmouth County this past weekend, on Route 18 in Marlboro, which claimed the life of a passenger. So far this year, Monmouth County has seen six fatal crashes that have killed seven people.
The New Jersey State Police do not offer ready up-to-date, year-over-year comparison figures for the counties.
But the statewide comparison shows there were 244 fatalities from the start of 2024 to May 28 of that year, compared to 215 so far in 2025, a 12.7% drop.
The fatal crashes in the two counties this weekend claimed the lives of three drivers, two passengers and one pedestrian in Ocean County and the passenger in Monmouth County.
Ken Serrano covers crime, breaking news and investigations. Reach him at 732-643-4029 or kserrano@
This article originally appeared on Asbury Park Press: Traffic deaths: 7 killed over weekend in Monmouth, Ocean counties
