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Family, friends, classmates, and community members are coming together to honor the memory of Caryn Coon, a 22-year-old Forked River resident and student at The College of New Jersey (TCNJ), following her tragic death in a recent crash.

A fatal pedestrian crash in Brick Township is under investigation after a 24-year-old man was struck and killed late Saturday night, according to authorities. Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced that Brick Township Police officers responded to the area of Brick Boulevard and North Lake Shore Drive at approximately 11:30 p.m. on October 24, 2026, following reports of a motor vehicle crash involving a pedestrian.

A Neptune man has been charged in connection with a home invasion that left one victim injured at a Lakewood apartment, according to the Lakewood Police Department. Police said officers responded to an apartment on John Street at approximately 7:30 a.m. on Saturday, October 24, 2026, following reports of a home invasion involving two victims. During the incident, one victim sustained injuries and was transported to Ocean Medical Center for treatment.