How sad. I don't know the circumstances but do know people speed on Jordan.

Definitely very sad. I hate the thought that the family doesn't know yet

I do the posted speed limit,on Jordan Road,and almost always get tail-gated. My prayers for the family of the deceased

So sad, RIP. I hate driving on Jordan Road, and avoid it whenever possible. As another poster stated, lots of tailgating if you're doing the speed limit. Happens a lot on Rte 88 as well.

i am hoping it was not because someone was texting or on their cell...the only thing i can think of that would cause a head on collision in broad daylight was obvoiusly someone was not paying attention...

please....no more road side memorials on Jordan...

There was a pedestrian hit at the hooper road and chambersbridge rd intersection today. Anyone hear anything about the person that was hit?

We have repeatedly asked Ocean County to lower the speed limit on Jordan, no let me change the wording, WE HAVE BEGGED the county to lower the speed limit. we have asked that sidewalks and curbs to be installed the full length of Jordan and it all falls on deaf ears. I guess what it's going to take is a person who works for Ocean County Road department to be killed on it or one of the Mayors or council mens relatives get killed on it and maybe then we will see some action. How many memorials will have to be put up on Jordan before something is done?

I know many people object to the memorials. I look at it this way - it is a reminder that someone was killed at that spot. Hopefully, it would serve as a reminder to others to drive cautiously in that area. My feeling is that the memorial should be a simple white cross.

yes, a
simple white cross and nothing more...

I do the speed limit on Jordan & most times there is someone up my butt trying to get me to speed or even worse, they get so inpatient with me doing the speed limit they just pass me, speeding as if they're on the parkway. I saw this accident today & I feel so sorry for everyone involved.

They should install speed bumps to prevent people from speeding down the road. Install one every 1000ft so know one could accelerate more then 50mph without having to slow down....

it's not all about speeding..it's about paying attention...

Craig 50 miles an hour on Jordan? We have been trying to get it lowered to 30 or 35 it's 40 now, it was 50 years ago. It is nothing for people to drive down Jordan going 50mph or more. while lowering the limit may not stop the speeding, what will happen is the fine for speeding on Jordan will go UP, and that right there may be the incentive for people to slow down and do the limit as posted. People treat Jordan as if it's their own private Raceway Park South, this has to stop!

I dont think speeding was the issue...staying on the correct side of the road was

Two young teenage boys got hit by a car today around 530, they were crossing and the woman had the green light.. They both had a pulse but were unresponsive.. Very sad to witness. My prayers go out to the young men.

Brick blvd & chambers bridge rd was the location^^

it's not the road, the speed limit or the cars, it's the people driving.

you can drop the speed limit to (God forbid) 30 or 35 and people will still drive 40-50 if they want. I see people driving 50 on Rt88 and Midstreams Rd and those are 35mph. People drive 65 on the Bridge Ave extension, the speed limit doesn't mean anything unless you are caught and fined, even if there is an accident, the penalty is still no greater only the ticket.

Leave the speed limit @ 40 and drive accordingly.

Did they release a name yet? Anything more then this story? It's hard reading half a story. We all have friends or family we worry about. You just never know. God Bless the Family

jw...it's not "nice" anymore..it's gotten out of hand..anthony is not there...we understand your feelings...but again, memories are not attached to a telephone pole it's tacky...memories are in yor heart....bring your momentos to the cemetary...

ma

Anthony is someones child, that ground is sacred where this young man passed. It is a sad reminder of how some past to soon, do to another human being stupidity. The lost of losing a child is horrific, though if it has not happen to you, you would not no the hurt and pain. Our thoughts and prayers should be with the family that lost there love one today.

jh, you should seek some help for your anger issues, does the memorial for a lost teenager disturb you that much? People drive too fast on Jordan, that's a fact. There have been too many accidents and deaths on that road, just about all involved excessive speed. People also text and talk on cell phones everywhere, that is very dangerous and has to stop, this too has contributed to many accidents. You sound like moron talking about people driving 70 on parkway in relation to Jordan Rd. and what happened today. What occurred today is a tragedy, not knowing the facts, that's all it is at this point, sympathy to the families involved.

anthony's accident was because he was on a skateboard in the road at night... speeding was not the issue..not PAYING ATTENTION was....i am not angry ,i am just upset that leaving "stuff" on a telephone pole is a memorial...he is not there.. he is in a better place now...

you are all just wasting your time they only thing plausable is red light cams which would do nothing to help u at all the world is just filled with stupid people and accidents do happen everyone stop trying to point the finger u all sound like the adults on southpark when they are acting retarted and the kids are shaking their heads at them - cam eddy bricktown OG

Anthony accident was NOT because he was on a skateboard. He died because Pat Doyle was high and drunk and tried to pass another car. Those are the FACTS

I say a prayer every time I pass Anthony's memorial. I did not know him but my heart breaks for his family.

They nead to put a light by Meridian and Jordan that way mabe they will slow down

I've been noticing idiots crossing at deninos on foot during heavy traffic. I agree someone is going to get hit. the food sucks there anyway what's the reason they get busy? byob! .. also old Hooper behind the old dennys . . . not a damn person yields there it seems. my wife and I have learned if we don't yield even though we have the right away, we risk getting plowed into ... brick just sucks . . point blank.

Jh- you look like an asshole.. Shut your ignorant mouth and get a life. No one wants to read your USELESS comments.. Oh and even if your comments WERE relevant at all, at least have the real info and facts to back yourself up. What a WASTE

For all of you wondering, I was at the scene. The man driving (Towards 88) was drunk. He seemed to be in his 30s. The woman who died, looked to be in her 70s or 80s. He swerved into her lane, she tried to swerve out of the way but it was too late. His car was smashed, but he was able to get out of the car and had little to no injuries. She was in her car, still alive but unresponsive. She died moments later.

I think we can all agree on this. Brick Township needs to do something about their roads. They also need more lighting on some of these roads also, such as Burnt Tavern Road.

JH IS A TOOL.. HE IS A PERSON WHO HAS ATTENTION ISSUES. IF THE ATTENTION ISNT ON HIM ITS A PROBLEM... WHY A CROSS ON A TELEPHONE POLE WOULD BOTHER HIM IS SOMETHING ONLY A PERSON WITH ISSUES COULD ANSWER. IF THATS WHERE A FAMILY REMEMBER WANTS TO MEMORALIZE THERE LOVED ONE THEN SO BE IT, AND FOR SOMEONE TO BE SO MISERABLE OVER IT MEANS THAT THEY HAVE KNOW SYMPATHY OR EYMPATHY SO TO YOU THE JH TOOL BAG WHY DONT YOU GO AND GET SOME ANGER MANAGEMENT SESSIONS. OR WHY DONT YOU GO TO THE HOSPITAL AND SPEND SOMETIME WITH A FAMILY MEMBER WHO HAS LOST A LOVED ONE AND IS IN SHOCK..... YOUR A DOUCHEBAG

ITS FUNNY HOW PEOPLE ARE SO ANGERED BY ROADSIDE MEMORIALS BUT ARENT PISSED OFF AT THE POLTICIANS WHO PUT A THOUSAND CAMPAIGN SIGNS UP AND LEAVE THEM THERE FOR THE WIND AND RAIN TO MAKE A MESS OF THEM THEN HAVE TOWNSHIP WORKERS WITH MY TAX MONEY TO CLEAN IT UP.... SO IDIOTS STOP WORRYING ABOUT ROADSIDE MEMORIALS...

Oh i can't wait to redecorate and add to Anthony's WHOLE memorial- it's MAKEOVER TIME!!!! Just in time for his BIRTHDAY you nameless douche bags. EXPECT LOTS OF BRIGHT COLORS. DON'T tell us how to grieve.

APP says the surviving driver has been charged with dwi and death by auto charges. Guess he wasnt politically connected

http://www.app.com/article/20130309/NJNEWS/303090056/One-dead-others-injured-separate-crashes-Brick

"The driver of the other vehicle faces charges of death by auto, driving while intoxicated and reckless driving, said Michel Paulhus, executive assistant prosecutor for the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office"

Sorry to hear of a life taken tragically. Memorials are appropriate. I gives their loved ones a place to grieve, a place to mourn and cope. I am disgusted by some of these ugly comments. I drive the parkway and turnpike everyday and Pray for safety. We need to slow down in Brick. A white BMW driven by a young kid cut me off on old hooper going 65. He almost crashed into another car.

Kayla don't let people piss you off... just do whatever you need to do in memory of your loved one.... those who complain never had anyone to love then

WOW! EVERYONE NEEDS TO BACK IT UP AND RE READ WHAT THIS ARTICLE WS TELLING YOU. IT BASICALLY WAS GIVING YOU AN OBITUARY WITHOUT THE NAME. WHY? WHY? DOES EVERYONE HAVE TO ALWAYS TURN THINGS AROUND AND MOVE OFF THE SUBJECT TO HURT OTHER PEOPLE? HAVE A HEART DON'T DEBATE SO MUCH. A PERSON IS DEAD WE DON'T KNOW WHO IT COULD BE ONE OF OUR FRIENDS OR FAMILY AND WR STILL HAVEN'T HEARD. THEN HOW WOULD YOU FEEL? ALWAYS FIGHTING. LET IT REST LIKE THIS PERSON THAT JUST LEFT US. SHRINES DO NOT CAUSE ACCIDENTS SO DON'T EVEN TRY IT. THERE'S ALOT MORE EYESORES IN BRICK I CAN POINT OUT. RIP

The accident was caused by a drunk driver who crossed the center line (as reported in the Asbury Park Press). As always the drunk walked away with minor injuries and left an innocent person without their life and a family devastated.

I personally have no problems with those roadside memorials. When my son was small, I pointed out to the one near Beaver Dam Park and told how the young man was riding on someone else's bicycle handlebars. But I hope for all of your sakes they never, ever cause an accident. Second, for those of you speed bump lovers, I just hope that it's you who suffer the consequences from a firetruck or First Aid truck being delayed by those wonders of mankind. Don't forget people, seconds count. Remember these geniuses when it takes that extra minute or two to get that ambulance to you or your loved ones.

Well said, Opionated. I couldn't agree more on all counts.

If the driver was drunk, this could have happened on route 88, Midstreams, or any other road around. Why is it that in almost every dui accident....the innocent people get killed and the drunk walks away? Sickening.

Yo "jh"- just delete your account cause you just look like an idiot...

To the clown who knows nothing about the numerous types of speedbumps out on the market... they make a highway rumble bump not the kind you find in parking lots. It is made for drivers to go over it at 25mph not at 50mph you don't have to totally stop to go over it.... so opinionated why DONT you shoe your hole its leaking... the brick firemen and emt's are never in, a rush anyway so that wont be a problem..... worry about slowing drivers down and we wont need firemen or emt's....

As someone who occasionally drives on Jordan Road, I can understand the anger of the residents. In my opinnion, it is unbelieveable that a road in a residential neighborhood is 50mph, when I see mainly 25 - 35 mph in other neighborhoods. As far as the memorials, there are memorials alongs many roadways, including our glorious parkway. I do not consider them a distraction while driving (someone cutting in or walking in front of me, yes that is distracting), but I wish we did not have the loss of life to have a memorial for. Even if Jordan Road was always 50mph because it was not always residential does not mean it should be now. Either way, we cannot argue the fact that Jordan Road is a main road in a residential neighborhood, and families live in residential areas, and kids are in families and kids play all over the place. We who are driving need to be aware of that and slow down. If you do not like that, then find another way around. Also, we all need to realize and teach our kids that vehicles do not stop on a dime, and respect the roadway. Sidewalks, crosswalks need to be built, used and obeyed too. Thoughts and prayers to the families involved in this.

For God sake people. Go back and read the headline of this article! Someone died. That is what this is about. Not memorials and arguements. My heart is with the families if those involved.

Sorry...of those involved.

I find some of the callous comments posted on here abhorrent but not unexpected. I still pass by the site on the Bridge avenue extension and remember the accident like it was yesterday. It reminds me to do the speed limit and pay attention. Life can be extinguished in an instant. Instead of complaining about those memorials, try looking inward to find out why you have become such narcissists.

LLF RN
Sad but true, another life lost in an instant!! Callous disregard for other drivers is rampant in Brick.!! I moved out of there last spring, Drove on Jordan Rd. almost daily, scared each time, always driving defensively, not surprised it was caused by a drunk.
The spelling of some of the comments are atrocious:(

It was a drunk driver and "they" hit the other car head on. Speed had nothing to do with this. Drinking and Driving DO NOT MIX! It was 3 pm in the afternoon! My heart, sympathy and condolences go out to all involved. My parents live off Jordan Road - it could have been a number of friends or loved ones!

did they give the names yet?

No, not yet : (

Why would the mayor of Brick fix the roads when he is too busy worrying about Traders Cove and putting in a 1 (one) mile bicycle path for $168,000????

Brick town is so low rent, why do I stay.

names are now released on Press website

There is a cop on Jordan now conducting radar. APP released the names, 28 year old Robert Cook Jr., Point Pleasant, mossbank road hit and killed 80 year old Jane Eager, brick, sleepy hollow drive.

BW....If the road is is Brick, the mayor has EVERYTHING to do with it! Where do you get your info from? Maybe the mayor?????

My son and two friends were right on the sidewalk when this happened-only a few feet away. We are still traumatized by this accident. I can't imagine if the mailbox didn't hold the car back, one if the boys could have been seriously injured. My regrets to the family of the poor woman. We tried talking to her but there was no response just a little movement then no more. So sad that this happens because there are people out there who drink and decide to push the limits on this road. They need to do something about this.

I have lived off Jordan Rd. for 25 years. As other posters have said, I'm always looking in my rear view mirror when I make a turn because someone is up my butt. My prayers still go out to the Briffa's every day I pass that pole. I have 2 children and can't imagine losing one of them. If it takes a memorial to help the healing I'm all for it. For you people that think this needs to go - shame on you! I was at the accident scene yesterday and talked to many people at the crash. We are tired of these things happening. Word is - the drunk driver passed someone going over the bridge over Beaver Dam Creek and was driving erratic up until the time of the crash. We don't know who the victim is but I feel so sorry for them. We need changes.

They arrest the guy on Jordan right away but Paddy Doyle took months to arrest. The green wall must stop. The mayor will do nothing because it benefitted his family in the past.

Inattentive/Careless driving…it all matters… many drivers are severely distracted and do not realize how dangerous motor vehicles are
I see people talking on the phone or looking down texting while operating vehicles all the time. Motor vehicles kill and maim more people than guns, yet it’s still much easier to get a driver’s license and you can bring a car out in public.
Not sure why, but it seems many laws are not really enforced…speeding, cell phone, pass left, keep right lights on/ windshield wipers on….the list goes on and on. Enforce the laws already on the books, setup speed traps, hit hard on cell/texting laws. DWI/DUI laws and penalties need to be revisited…jail time, lose license for a loooong time for 1st offence. Last I remember, driving was considered a privilege that has responsibilities attached.
Regarding the memorials…I say leave them be. If this is such a huge distraction, you might want to consider taking the bus or a cab to get from point A to point B.

Drinking and Driving...I can bet it is not his first offense. People continue to think they can drink and drive, nothing is more dangerous then drinking and driving.

There seems to be a lot of discussion, agreement, and disagreement going on here. I agree with some people, and I disagree with others, BUT, we are all united by something we all have in common. We live in Bricktown, and I truly believe we can take this discussion to a better place and make something positive out of it. Why don't we come up with some ideas on how to make some changes. Do we get a petition going? Do we show up at the next council meeting? Do we write the mayor and council letters? Why don't we all unite, try to come to an agreement and get these changes done ourselves? In all fairness, maybe the mayor does not know how we feel. I say, before the next innocent man, woman, or child gets killed on these roads, we step up and get some action going. I am not looking for argument here, so don't bother trying to antagonize me, because it wont work. I am serious, and if someone would like to brainstorm with me on ideas, I will join them, whether it be signature, or voice.

Lock the murderer up.

To Momof2: thank you for being with Jane during her last moments. This was a tragedy and we are all in shock. We have some comfort knowing that a kind person like you was with her and she wasn't alone. Happy your boys are ok. May God bless you all. Jane's cousin.

I don't see what the big issue is w/ roadside memorials, people grieve in different ways. If they wish to memorialize a location where a loved one died then that's their prerogative as long as it's not on private property where they did not get approval from the legal owner as well as keeping the location looking fresh and respectable not like a trash heap where someone piled up junk and left it there.

Personally it's not something I would do, I would not want to revisit the scene of an accident where a loved one was lost on a regular basis where pain and suffering was at it's greatest for a loved one, I'd save it for the cemetery where they were laid to eternal rest. The road side memorials seem to only perpetuate the pain and suffering and not allow closure, similar to not removing the personal items of a loved one from the home or maintaining their bedroom as it was but to each their own, as I said people grieve in their own way.

I would like to point something out to everyone here. Please look up studies that have been and are being done which compare the equal effect that cell phone use is to driving under the influence. This is not by ANY means an effort to mitigate the circumstances of this tragic accident but to point out to those who speak or text when they drive. To those of you who do that: You are no better than a drunk driver! If you are not careful, you may kill or maim someone some day. Do you understand that or are you in a state of denial? Or do you think you "have it under control"? And please don't try and deflect it because you saw someone else eat or something like that while driving. You are still guilty! Maybe one person will check into one of those studies and wake up. We can only hope.

Ann hate to burst your bubble, but Jordan Rd IS a county road, the speed limits are fixed by the county under guidlines set by the state and the county. Even though the road is in Brick, the only thing the Mayor and Council can do is bitch and complain like that rest of us. The town can't even snow plow the road if they wanted to. I know it sounds crazy but that's the way it is. Different roads are under different jurisdictions. For example RT 88, RT 70 are state roads and are maintained by the state and their rules govern the speed limits on those roads. Jordan Rd, Princeton Ave are county roads, again maintained by the county and the speed limits are set by them also using state guidelines.. Neighborhood roads such as Meridian and Bella Vista for example, are Brick Township owned and maintained the speed limits are also set by Brick using guidelines from the state as well. Brick on it's owned roads can set speed limits, add speed bumps and fill in pot holes, if they tried doing that to a county road, the shit would hit the fan, the county would flip out and I'm sure both sides would end up in court.. Only in times of emergency can a town take over a county or state road, but within limits, basically closing the road because of a bad accident ,fighting a fire or flooding. But say a large and deep sinkhole appeared on Jordan, Brick could close it, but our road department couldn't put a teaspoon full of dirt into it! That's the county's responsibility!

Speeding is a factor that when pushed higher will test the parameters of the mechanical abilities of the vehicle as related to road conditions. It will also test the parameters of the abilities of the driver with regard to attentiveness, physical abilities and reaction time. As we all know, and now know of specifics in this case, other factors tested those parameters also. I do not know how fast either driver was travelling, but any amount of speeding reduces reaction time. Especially in one who has been drinking. When i got my DL 40 years ago there were signs in Brick High that read "Speed Kills". This is still true.

Was Jordan Road put there before or after it became a residential area?

still waiting for update, Patch. Never mind, News 12 and AP Press are on it!

Just driving today around in my little section of Brick I was saddened to see so many memorials which have popped up.Corner of Morris Ave and RT 70 ,3 along Burnt Tavern between the Rt 70 and Rt 88 intersection ,1 at the corner of Rte 88 and Midstreams near the vacant gas station ,1 at Jordan Rd soon to be followed by another.While I will defend the right of the grieving friends and family to display such remembrances I wonder if an engraved stone {like at the reservoir) and a simple white cross hung high enough to avoid errant snowplows can maintain the solemnity of the areas in lieu of plastic artifacts as well.

Put up those radar signs as they have on Princeton ave or even a flashing yellow ,not a perfect solution but it could help !

to JH>>>>i hope when your dead, NOBODY remembers you, ever!......Only a real life piece of garbage would take the time to comment negatively about a roadside memorial which obviously has much grief and anguish attached to it.......

speed limits mean nothing when your bombed and swerving into oncoming traffic. i hope he gets the full ten years without parole

This goes to you JH and C how dare you even say anything about these roadside memorials!! I ve never seen ignorant A~holes in my life oh besides Mike Paulhus who couldnt indict Doyle in a Grand jury! Yes this is my sons memorial and i will keep their as long as i want!!! Yes i decorate it, i put balloons up and will do whatever i want and so will Anthonys friends and family! Try stopping me!! He took his last breath there and i will treasure that spot no matter what!! So you both need to back up and shut up!! Drinking and Driving and Speed caused this!!! You dont know your facts! PERIOD STFUP . I only pray for the family that they find the comfort and strength for their family that was killed by yet anthor DRUNK DRIVER!!! As for you two pieces of dirt GET A POSITIVE LIFE !!!!