Fatal Crash Involving Police Officer Under Probe

(Photo courtesy of Jason Rojas/Flickr)
(Photo courtesy of Jason Rojas/Flickr)

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  OCEAN TOWNSHIP – Authorities are investigating a fatal crash involving an Ocean Township police vehicle that took place on Monday.

  Around 9:08 p.m., an on-duty Ocean Township police officer and multiple civilian cars were involved in an accident on Route 35 South, near Sunset Avenue. The crash resulted in the death of a man operating a motorized scooter, who was pronounced deceased on scene. The involved officer and other drivers did not sustain injuries, officials said.

  At this time, the victim’s identify has not been released.