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WOODLAND – A corrections officer died on his way to work on Route 72 before sunrise Saturday after a Maryland woman, who also died, collided with him.
Officer Sean Brown, 34, of Barnegat, was pronounced dead at the scene in Woodland after his westbound Chevrolet Cruze was hit about 5:18 a.m. by an eastbound Chevrolet Equinox that crossed the center line, according to State Police Sgt. Lawrence Peele.
The driver of the Equinox, Priscilla Broadard, 71, of Beare, Maryland, was pronounced dead at the scene. There were no passengers in either car.
Brown was an 11-year officer at the Garden State Youth Correctional Facility in Crosswicks. He was also a union representative for Local 105 of the Policemen’s Benevolent Association.
He leaves behind his wife and three children.
“He was a well-respected, well-liked officer,” state PBA President Patrick Colligan said.
State Police continued to investigate the cause of the accident.
So very sad, prayers to his family and children ?
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Robyn Pallotta more about today!
Britt Marie
Sad, RIP
RIP
My deepest sympathies to his loved ones.. so sad, so young & now 3 children are now without their daddy?, life just isn’t fair
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So very sorry. Rip officer Brown ???? deepest sympathies to all involved.
RIP so very sad. Condlences to the Family and Friends.
RIP ?
Cyndie Kuhl Haines
Condolences to both drivers families
Prayers for the families left behind especially 3 young children without their daddy. So sorry for your loss.
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Hate driving west on that road or 70 …. prayers to his family … god speed sir ..
Really bad spot 72 and savory blvd
Breaks my heart… RIP sir…. thank you for your service…
RIP ????
So very sad. RIP
They need to repave that road especially in the woodland section… There is a dip in the eastbound side that if you go over the solid white on shoulder grabs the wheel almost out of your hand. Wouldn’t be surprised if the women caught that dip and over steering caused her to cross center lines and into officers lane. In New Jersey it’s like playing Russian roulette every time you get behind the wheel it seems latley. Who knows if you next trip to work or even the grocery store could be your last. What makes it ultimately worse is that this man left behind 3 babies. I could never imagine life without my 2 beautiful children let alone theirs without mine. Rest in peace ??.
Helena Henderson-Parker
RIP Sir, condolences to family & love ones
Prayers for both families. So sorry.
Prayers ???? so sorry for your loss?
RIP officer ??
So sorry for your loss. Deepest sympathy and prayers for the families and friends.
so sad. sending prayers ?❤️?
Prayers for your family. RIP.
Very sad
Horrible!! So sad…I can’t
Kevin Brennan
Emily Brennan so tragic…..
Wow… Rip.
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soo sad prayers to the family
Rest In Peace, thank you for your service. Gone too soon.
Thank you for your service! Prayers to the family!
Rob Schulte do you know him. I’m always worrying about you.
Condolences to family and friends of both families
So sad
Omg… how awful
So sad, prayers to the family ????
How very sad. My heart breaks for his family. RIP Sir, thank you for your service.
Prayers??
Prayers to the family. Thank you for your service
So sad! The traffic needs to be watched better
Sad
So sad, so young.. all my prayers to his family. And the lady also…???❤???
Thank you for your service
So sad. Praying for the families
So very sad.
Condolences to his family. Very sad.