Jackson Police Department News Release
Fatal Motor Crash Investigation
On Friday January 31, 2020 at approximately 10:30 pm, police officers from the Jackson and Manchester Police Departments responded to a 911 call for the report of a motor vehicle crash on South Hope Chapel Road. The crash, which was originally reported to be in Manchester was located near a bridge in the vicinity of the Pine Barrens Golf Club.
Upon arrival at the scene, the officers located a single vehicle crash involving a 1997 Chrysler Sebring which had gone off of the roadway and into the woods. Initial investigation determined that the vehicle was traveling north bound and failed to negotiate a curve in the road and went off the road and it appears that speed and wet road conditions contributed to the crash. The vehicle struck several trees before coming to rest. The driver and passenger both had to be extricated from the vehicle. They were transported to Jersey Shore Regional Trauma Center where the driver of the vehicle, identified as Austen Hunter, age 19 of Jackson, succumbed to his injuries. The lone passenger, identified as Hasson Renouf, age 23 of Jackson, was listed in stable condition.
The crash is being investigated by Police Officer Kevin Chesney of the department’s Traffic Safety Unit and Officers Stephen Cilento, Joseph Pante and Sgt. Richard Bosley. Also responding to the scene to assist was Jackson First Aid, Berkeley First Aid, Whitesville Fire Department and the Ocean County Sheriff’s Department. The investigation is ongoing and any witnesses to the incident are asked to contact Officer Chesney at 732-928-1111.
- The media and the public are reminded that any persons arrested or charged with any offenses or crimes are presumed innocent until proven guilty in court.
Captain Steven Laskiewicz
Investigations Division Commander
Jackson Township Police Department
February 1, 2020
Just so sad. Too young. Rest In Peace Austen. Many condolences to his family and loved ones ????????????
Condolences.
i’ll miss you austen ????
Ruee Elizabeth it’s so sad. I’m sorry for yur loss. The passenger Hassan is my brothers best friend . I’m just lost for words
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So sad so young I know the family prayers sent to all may u rip Austen
he was a beautiful person inside & out this one is definitely not easy ????????
We love you Austen. Watch over us
Rip Austen
Melanie Cuomo
Rest In Peace two young souls
Amy E Powell only one.
Amy E Powell only 1 died
Melanie Nau Keating I’m so sorry ????
Rip Austen…. fly high honey.
RIP austen, I remember when u were born kid, breaks my heart watch over ur momma and the tribe
David Langworth i love that you said ” the tribe ” ???????? kristen takes such pride in that phrase when referring to her babies it warms my heart to see it recognized ???? especially in a time like this
Sending prayers to the Hunter family. Rest In Peace, Austen.
So sorry for your loss. Prayers
Berkeley first aid?
Nick Jakelsky 553 and 378 ended up there, saw them in the area
Jessica A Worth
R.i.p auggie. Even tho we didnt rly know each other long, I was good friends with your mother an always felt that when we hung out, even tho yu weren’t around, it felt like you were in the room with us by the way she always spoke about yu. You might of made her mad from time to time but what kid doesn’t annoy or irritate their parents lol. You were always so special to your mother, an she cared so much about yu an would go above an beyond to help you. And I know yu meant alot to your siblings. You were takin way too soon & it’s not fair. From what I’ve heard you were such a positive energy that lit up any room you walked into. You will be so dearly missed austin, yu have so many people who love you. Please watch over all of your family & the tribe, because I kno they’ll be looking up at you every night. R.i.p bud xoxo