LAVALLETTE, NJ (Sept. 19, 2026) — A Toms River woman died following a crash involving two vehicles at Meg's Grill on Friday.
According to the Lavallette Police Department, the collision occurred around 2:41 p.m. at the intersection of Route 35 and Washington Avenue. Witnesses reported that a sedan and an SUV collided, resulting in significant damage to both vehicles.
Emergency responders from the Lavallette First Aid Squad arrived on the scene shortly after the accident. One individual, the 34-year-old driver of the sedan, sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the SUV was taken to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Authorities closed the southbound lanes of Route 35 for several hours while the crash was investigated. No further information has been released regarding potential causes or charges related to the incident.
The investigation is ongoing, and authorities ask anyone with additional information to contact the Lavallette Police Department.