1Fatal collision in Jackson Township leaves teen driver dead

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, N.J. – A 16-year-old boy was killed Wednesday evening when his car was struck head-on by a pickup truck that crossed into the opposite lane along East Veterans Highway, authorities said.

The crash occurred around 5:55 p.m. near West Lake Court, according to Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer. Investigators determined that a 2019 Ford F-150 traveling eastbound crossed the center line and collided with a 2009 Nissan Altima driven by the teen.

Key Points

16-year-old male killed in head-on crash on East Veterans Highway

Pickup truck crossed into oncoming lane, striking victim’s car

Crash remains under investigation by Ocean County authorities

Investigation and injuries

The driver of the Nissan was ta

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