According to police, two vehicles struck a stopped tractor-trailer on Saturday night, and reports do not specify a cause for the collision.
Toms River, NJ - October 26, 2026
A crash in Toms River, along the Garden State Parkway, left two people dead and a third seriously hurt, according to New Jersey State Police. The crash was reported at about 9:42 p.m. on Saturday.
Key Facts
- Date: Saturday night; first reported Monday, October 26, 2026
- Location: Garden State Parkway, Toms River, Ocean County, NJ
- Type of crash: Multi-vehicle crash involving a stopped tractor-trailer
- Vehicles involved: Two vehicles and a tractor-trailer
- Injuries / fatalities: Two killed; one seriously hurt
- Responding agencies: New Jersey State Police
- Reported by: Patch
Crash Overview
Police reported that a tractor-trailer which had halted on the parkway in Toms River was struck by two vehicles. The crash was reported at about 9:42 p.m. on Saturday.
Trooper Christopher Postorino of the New Jersey State Police said two people died in the crash. A third person was seriously hurt.
Reports have not specified a cause for the crash or any allegations related to it. Few other details have been reported.
People Involved
- Caryn J. Coon, 22, of Forked River, died in the crash.
- Lauren J. Maturo, 32, of Syosset, New York, died in the crash.
- A third person, not identified in the reports, was seriously hurt.
If You Were Involved
If you were involved in a crash, consider these general steps:
- Seek medical attention even if you feel fine.
- Document the scene with photos or video if it is safe to do so.
- Exchange information with the other drivers and note any witnesses.
- Request the official crash report from the law enforcement agency that responded.
- Notify your insurer as soon as reasonably possible.
- Consider speaking with a qualified attorney if you were injured or face significant losses.