The Lakewood Police Department, along with the Ocean County Prosecutors Office, is actively investigation a fatal hit and run accident that claimed the life of a 15 year old boy.
The accident was reported just after 10:00 pm last evening after two pedestrians were struck by what is being described as a dark in color newer style Jeep Cherokee. Further investigation revealed that a local father and son were walking east along Oak Street when they were both struck by the Jeep as it was traveling east bound. The vehicle was last seen fleeing the area , south on Albert Avenue.
The father, identified as 37 year Jesus Lopez-Ramirez of Lakewood, sustained an injury to his elbow and was transported to a local hospital for treatment and further evaluation. However, his 15 year old son suffered significant bodily injury. Life saving measures were not successful and he succumbed to his injuries on scene.
Anyone with information is urged to contact the Lakewood Police Department at 732-363-0200
Heartbreaking.
Tragic.. so sorry .
so sad
Another one? A 13 year old boy was hit by a car last week and died. Jeez. So sad.
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So sad. Hope they find the POS
So sad ??????
They let everything go in this town
Susan Casler- Harner prolly not this time sun set Friday to sunset Saturday is their sabbath
Connie Kincaid So they are all inside… hurry people go out and drive its safe lol
what do you mean they let everything go in this town?
This happened on a dark road on Friday night. So basically you are blaming a certain group.
Someone lost there child do you not have any shame in your post.
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So sad
So sad.
Just horrible
I hope they find the SOB
So sad. My condolences to the family. I hope they get justice!
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Heartbreaking. Just like the 13 y old boy in Jackson. ???
So heartbreaking terrible??
That is horrible?
Wow, I understand if you have an issue on the things that go on in Lakewood, but to go on a post, take shots when the death of 15 year child lost their life, you’re lower than low!
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He was my daughters friend. She is so so devasted. I hope they find him do he can pay for what he did.