OCEAN COUNTY, NJ — A 75‑year‑old Ocean County man has died after his vehicle struck a tree in a head‑on crash, authorities confirmed.

According to state police, the crash occurred Friday morning when the man’s vehicle left the roadway and collided directly with a tree. Emergency responders arrived quickly and transported him to a nearby hospital, where he later died from his injuries.

Michael Martin, 75, was driving an SUV when the vehicle left the roadway after turning onto Pinewalk Keswick Road in Manchester Township, local police said in a statement. No other vehicles were involved in the crash, and authorities have not yet determined what caused the vehicle to veer off the road.

The incident remains under active investigation by New Jersey State Police.

Community members in the area expressed condolences as news of the man’s passing spread. Local officials emphasized the importance of roadway awareness, especially during early spring months when changing weather and road conditions can contribute to accidents.

More information will be released as authorities complete their review of the crash.