A 28-year-old man died after a boat crashed into a day marker in Barnegat Bay Monday evening, according to New Jersey State Police.
Read more Supreme Court won’t intervene in discrimination suit led by Black ex-head coach Flores against NFL
Authorities said Gunnar Pearson was one of six people on a boat that hit the marker around 5:45 p.m. on Memorial Day.
Pearson and one other person on the boat were ejected from the vessel as a result of the crash, then transported to a hospital in critical condition.
Read more The Michelin Guide is retiring its green stars
Pearson died as a result of his injuries, according to state police.
The remaining people aboard the vessel were also taken to a hospital for minor injuries.
Read more New Jersey Blood Services declares shortage, calls for donors
New Jersey State Police said the crash remains under investigation.