Monday, February 24, 2014

Shane R. Gerson


On Sunday, February 23, 2014 at 7:52 p.m., Galloway Township Police responded to a motor vehicle crash involving one vehicle located on Duerer Street, between Frankfurt and Berlin Avenues. 

According to Police, a maroon, 1999 Oldsmobile sedan, operated by Shane R. Gerson (28y/o) of Mullica Township, was traveling west on Duerer Street when the driver lost control of the vehicle and struck a large tree along the west bound shoulder.  


As a result of the impact the driver, and only occupant, was pronounced dead at the scene.  The driver was wearing a seat belt.  It is unknown at this time why the vehicle left the roadway.  The vehicle sustained heavy damage to the driver’s side, and Mr. Gerson had to be extricated from the vehicle.

The accident is being investigated by Corporal Gregory Bollinger and Patrolman Kevin Costa of the Galloway Twp. Police Dept.  The Galloway Twp Ambulance Squad, Cologne Fire Dept, Pomona Fire Dept, and the Southern Regional Medical Examiner’s Office assisted with the investigation.

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

Such sad news to hear.....i've known Shane since he was a kid, breaks my heart to know another awesome person died so young...you'll always be remembered, shane!

Anonymous said...

He is forever loved and missed by his fiancee Areina and his 2 young stepsons whom he helped raised.