JACKSON – A Toms River Man was killed after colliding with a tree on an ATV Saturday evening, police said.
The crash was reported around 6:15 p.m. at a rural trail area known as the Clayton Pits, which is located behind the Pine Barrens Golf Course off of South Hope Chapel Road.
Brandon Orozco-Avila, 28, was driving his ATV on the dirt trails when he lost control and veered off into a heavily wooded area, striking numerous trees, police said.
As a result, Orozco-Avila sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene.
At this time, the crash remains under investigation. Anyone with information is asked to call Jackson Police Officer Zachary Rodina at 732-928-1111.
Assisting in the investigation is the Ocean County Sheriff’s Department Criminalistics Investigation Unit, and the Ocean County Medical Examiner.
