Teen Charged with Vehicular Homicide After Fatal Lakewood Collision
LAKEWOOD, NJ — An 18-year-old man from Lakewood has been charged with vehicular homicide following a deadly two-car crash earlier this month. Aryeh Bakst is currently held at the Ocean County Jail, facing charges stemming from the incident that occurred on March 3.
This arrest was originally reported by Shore News Network on Saturday.
The collision, which happened at the intersection of West County Line Road and Laurelwood Avenue, involved Bakst driving a 2023 Tesla Y. According to Lakewood Police Captain Greg Staffordsmith, Bakst was driving recklessly and significantly over the speed limit at the time of the accident, reaching speeds of 88.6 mph in a zone designated for 45 mph.
The high-speed crash resulted in at least one vehicle hitting a utility pole, contributing to the fatal consequences of the event. The investigation into the crash continues, as authorities piece together the circumstances leading up to this tragic incident.
Shore News Network has contacted the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office for more information on this matter but has not received a reply. According to records at the Ocean County Jail, Bakst is still being held at the Ocean County Jail.
Crash scene photo published by the Lakewood Scoop.