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Boat Crash in Barnegat Bay Leaves Man Dead, 3 Other People Injured, New Jersey State Police Say
A 39-year-old operator struck a channel marker, and state police said one passenger died while three others were injured.
- On Saturday night, a 32-foot Boston Whaler struck a channel marker in Barnegat Bay near Toms River Township, killing one passenger and injuring three others, according to New Jersey State Police.
- This tragedy marks the third fatal boating accident on Barnegat Bay this summer, following Gunnar Pearson's death during Memorial Day weekend and siblings Mya Bella Golabek and Sigmund Paul Golabek who died earlier in July.
- Authorities identified the deceased as 26-year-old Michael T. Bereheiko of Green Brook, while passengers Steven Pochick and Nicholas Cherasaro sustained serious injuries; operator Kevin Wells piloted the vessel to Silver Lagoon Drive after impact.
- New Jersey State Police Marine Services Bureau officials urged boaters to avoid alcohol and excessive speed, with Karen Fahy stating, "There's no reason to go that fast" when visibility declines after sunset.
- Investigators continue examining the collision, while officials warn that GPS tools are not 100% accurate for navigating the Intracoastal Waterway, requiring boaters to maintain constant vigilance for hazards.
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Fourth boater dies in NJ after crash with channel marker
BARNEGAT, N.J. (PIX11) — On Saturday, 26-year-old Michael Bereheiko of Green Brook was killed when a boat he was a passenger on collided with a channel marker in Barnegat Bay. This marks the fourth death so far this season involving channel markers in Barnegat Bay. On July 19, a 9-year-old girl and her 7-year-old brother [...]
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