Colonia Man ID'd as Man Who Died in Boating Crash

Eric Kim died when his boat and "No Surrender" crashed

A man from the Colonia section of Woodbridge died after his boat and another boat collided on the ocean off Long Branch, state police said on Monday morning. Eric Kim, 31, died after his boat was struck off Long Branch by "No Surrender," a 38-foot boat piloted by Thomas Oloughlin, 44, of Princeton, on Saturday afternoon, said Sgt. Brian Polite. Kim's passenger, Soo Lee, 34, of the Parlin section of Sayreville, suffered cuts, but was not seriously injured, Polite said. Polite said police are not releasing the names of the passengers aboard "No Surrender," but did say that the pilot and passengers were not injured. Kim may have originally been taken to Jersey Shore Medical Center in Neptune for head injuries. He was later pronounced dead at …

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Princeton Man Dies During Hurricane Sandy

Township resident William Sword was working to clear storm debris when a tree fell on him Monday night.

  A 61-year-old Princeton man was killed on Monday night after he became trapped under a tree while attempting to clear debris from his property during Hurricane Sandy.  William Sword, 61, of the 1000 block of Great Road was working in his driveway with a chainsaw when a tree fell on him, according to Princeton Township Police. Members of the Princeton First Aid & Rescue Squad attempted advanced life support, but Sword was pronounced dead at the scene.  This was not the first tragedy for William Sword or for PFARS.  It was approximately 10 years ago when a mentally-unstable man broke into the Sword home and stabbed Sword approximately 15 times, according to police. Despite his injuries, Sword survived.  Sword was also involved in PFARS. "…

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