Barnegat Bay Boat Accident Claims One Life
BARNEGAT BAY, NJ – A fatal boating incident occurred on Saturday, August 12, at approximately 3:15 p.m., when a 32-foot Boston Whaler struck a channel marker.
According to police, the collision resulted in one confirmed fatality. The identity of the deceased has not been released pending family notification. Emergency response teams, including the Coast Guard and local law enforcement, arrived on the scene to assist.
Authorities reported that two additional passengers sustained injuries and were transported to the hospital for evaluation. Eyewitnesses described the conditions as clear with calm waters at the time of the accident.
The incident marks the third fatal boat accident in Barnegat Bay this summer, prompting increased safety awareness among local authorities. The Coast Guard is conducting an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident.
As a result, the area experienced temporary lane closures to facilitate emergency response. No further details have been disclosed, and authorities continue to gather information for their ongoing investigation.