Authorities Identify Two Victims in Deadly Route 9 Crash

Authorities Identify Two Victims in Deadly Route 9 Crash

MANALAPAN, NJ — Two Jackson residents were killed in an early-morning crash on Route 9 in Manalapan Township, prompting a lengthy road closure as investigators worked to determine the circumstances surrounding the fatal collision.

Authorities identified the victims as Thomas J. Dumon, 52, and Kiera Cirkovic, 22, both of Jackson, according to the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office.

The crash occurred shortly after 2 a.m. Tuesday, October 13, on Route 9 southbound near Symmes Drive. Manalapan police announced the closure at approximately 2:49 a.m. as emergency personnel responded to the scene.

The southbound roadway remained closed for several hours before reopening shortly before 9:30 a.m., according to reports. The investigation involves the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office, the Monmouth County Serious Collision Analysis Response Team (SCART) and the Manalapan Police Department.

As of Wednesday, October 14, authorities had not released additional details about how the crash occurred. Investigators continued working to establish the circumstances surrounding the collision.

The investigation remains ongoing. Additional information may be released as it becomes available from authorities.