Fatal Single-Vehicle Crash Under Investigation in Newark (2024)

BAYONNE, NJ—A large fire late Friday night left a trail of destruction in Bayonne, severely damaging one home and impacting three others on 11th Street. Due to its size and intensity, the blaze, which began before 11:00 PM, required additional firefighting support from neighboring Jersey City.

The fire was successfully controlled after three strenuous hours, during which firefighters had to maintain a distance due to the advanced state of the fire in the building structures.

No injuries were reported despite the severity of the fire.

A total of four homes were affected, with the original building and two adjacent ones declared hazardous by the building department, preventing residents from returning. Twenty people have been displaced as a result of the incident.

The intense heat from the fire also damaged vehicles parked across the street and burned an electrical pole, leading to a power outage that affected hundreds in the area.

The cause of the fire is still under investigation, and repair crews are currently working on site. The community now faces the challenging task of rebuilding and recovery.

NEW YORK, NY — Early Saturday morning, the New York City Police Department responded to a scene at 2211 Frederick Douglas Boulevard. Officers arrived at approximately 3:15 AM following a 911 call reporting an unconscious male at the location.

Upon arrival, police found a 40-year-old man unconscious and unresponsive with head trauma. Emergency Medical Services promptly transported the victim to Mount Sinai Morningside, where he was pronounced dead.

Victor Springer, a 35-year-old resident of New York, has been taken into custody as a person of interest in connection with the incident. He is currently charged with second-degree murder.

The cause of death is pending determination by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner. The investigation into the incident is ongoing, and further details will be released as they become available.

ABSECON, NJ — A tragic pedestrian accident resulted in a fatality on Route 30, also known as Absecon Boulevard. The Absecon Police Department responded to the scene just after 10:00 PM on Friday, east of the Delilah Road overpass.

The driver involved in the incident stayed at the location and is currently cooperating with police investigations. The incident led to a significant disruption, with traffic being halted for about four hours.

The Absecon Police Department’s Traffic Unit is handling the investigation and is calling for witnesses or anyone with information about the crash to come forward. Concerned parties are asked to contact the Traffic Safety Unit at (609) 641-0667, extension 214, and speak with Ptl. Da’Zhon Bethea, the lead investigator on the case.

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BRICK, NJ — The Brick Township Police Department is currently investigating a motor vehicle crash that occurred at the intersection of Brick Boulevard and Chambers Bridge Road. The incident was reported on Saturday at approximately 12:58 PM.

Officers were promptly dispatched to the scene as part of the initial response. The investigation is being conducted with the Ocean County Prosecutor's Office.

Authorities are seeking the public's assistance with any information related to the crash. Witnesses or individuals with relevant information are encouraged to contact the Brick Township Police Department Traffic Safety Unit at 732-262-1140 and speak with Officer Thergese.

NEW YORK, NY — The New York City Police Department has issued a public appeal for assistance in identifying suspects involved in an assault on an officer in Central Park.

The incident occurred on Friday, May 24 in the afternoon in Central Park, near West Drive and West 90th Street.

At approximately 4:05 PM, while on duty and riding a marked scooter, an officer was attempting to escort three motorcyclists out of the park.

During the encounter, one of the motorcyclists struck the officer, causing him to fall to the pavement.

The assailants fled the scene, and their current whereabouts are unknown. The injured officer was taken to Mount Sinai Morningside Hospital, where he received treatment for minor injuries.

Police arrested 18-year-old Brent Rosa of the Bronx for the attack earlier this week.

BRONX, NY — On Sunday afternoon, police were alerted to a shooting incident near 2204 Starling Avenue. An unknown individual reportedly fired a gun across the street toward Castle Hill Avenue at around 4:05 PM.

The shots were aimed at four unidentified individuals but instead struck a commercial vehicle parked nearby. Fortunately, no injuries were reported during the incident.

The suspect, described as a thin-built male with a dark complexion and around 5 feet 10 inches tall, was seen wearing a black hoodie with a multicolor graphic design. The investigation into the shooting continues as authorities seek to identify and apprehend the individual involved.