Driver In Fatal Toms River Accident Identified

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TOMS RIVER – Toms River Police Department have identified the driver of a recent, fatal motor vehicle crash that occurred near Washington Street and Clifton Avenue on Jan. 15.

When a 2006 Mini Cooper struck a tree, the 53-year old driver Brandon Ayala was fatally injured already when police arrived on the scene. The passenger in the vehicle sustained multiple injuries and was transported to the hospital.

The crash investigation was conducted by Toms River Traffic Officers Mark Nater and David Bartoshek.