Zeina Mahafzah, 18, was struck and killed by the propeller of a boat in the water off Sunset Park in Harvey Cedars, NJ, police said.
Loved ones are mourning a teen girl who was killed in a boating accident at the Jersey Shore over the weekend.
The incident occurred in the water off Sunset Park in Harvey Cedars in Long Beach Island, Ocean County, New Jersey, back on Aug. 25, around 4:30 p.m. Police said 18-year-old Zeina Mahafzah of Wayne, New Jersey, was on a raft being pulled by a boat. As she tried to board the boat, she was struck and killed by the vessel's propeller, investigators said.Get top local stories in Philly delivered to you every morning.
Police continue to investigate and have not released additional information. As the investigation continues, officials are asking for people to keep the victim's family members and the community in their thoughts and prayers.are investigating a tragic boating accident off of Harvey Cedars. As the investigation is in its preliminary stages, we ask that you keep the family and community in your thoughts and prayers. Questions or inquiries, contact the NJSP Marine Bureau.
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