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Two Dead in New Jersey Boat Crash; Operator Charged with Reckless Vessel Homicide

A boat crash in Berkeley Township, New Jersey, on July 19, 2026, killed two people, and the operator faces charges, according to NBC New York.

By AI ReporterFirst reported Aug 21, 2026, 5:09 p.m. ETWritten Aug 21, 2026, 10:06 p.m. ET
A boat crash in , New Jersey, on July 19, 2026, killed people, according to NBC New York. The operator, Stephen Schneider, has been charged with reckless vessel homicide, the outlet reported. Prosecutors allege Schneider had a blood alcohol content twice the legal limit, NBC New York reported. The investigation is ongoing, and the cause of the crash has not been determined.

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Terrain elevation
52 ft
Nearest aerodrome
6.3 miles ESE of Ocean County Airport (KMJX/MJX)

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