Lauren Hewski, 18, killed in crash on Laird Road in Colts Neck, New Jersey
Modified Date:
Sun, 05/21/2023 - 7:45amAccident Date:
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According to authorities, the vehicle driven by a 17-year-old boy overturned after hitting the pole. Hewski was coming back from Brookdale Community College in Middletown after she had just graduated moments before.
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Lauren Hewski, a senior at Saint John Vianney High School in Holmdel, was identified as the victim in a fatal wreck that occurred about 12:30 p.m. on Laird Road.
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The Monmouth County Prosecutors Office said a Jeep Cherokee driven by a 17-year-old — identified as Lauren's boyfriend — crashed into a utility pole and flipped over just after 12 p.m. Hewski, in the passenger seat, was killed and her boyfriend was left injured.
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Police say the 17-year-old driver of the silver Jeep Cherokee Hewski was in crashed on Laird Road in Colts Neck. The Jeep hit a utility pole and flipped. The driver was injured but survived.
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Type: Car Accident
People Involved:
Lauren Hewski
Roadway:
Laird RoadCounty:
Monmouth County, NJArea:
Trenton-NJ