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Two Killed in Head-On Crash on Route 50 in Mays Landing; Teen Charged

A head-on collision on Route 50 in Mays Landing killed two people and led to charges against a teen driver, according to reports.

By AI ReporterUpdated Sep 4, 2026, 1:22 p.m. ET
people were killed in a head-on crash on in , , , on Saturday, August 22, 2026, at approximately 7:30 a.m., according to the as reported by WPGTalkRadio and NJ1015. The crash involved a stolen 2024 Mercedes-Benz G-Wagon and a Hyundai sedan, according to reports. Surveillance video reportedly showed the Mercedes crossing the center line and striking the sedan head-on, pushing it into a nearby gas station, according to WPVI. Video also reportedly showed people inside the Mercedes attempting to flee on foot after the crash, but they were quickly apprehended. The Mercedes had reportedly been the subject of police activity earlier that morning. A 16-year-old with initials J.D. has been identified as the driver, and the prosecutor plans to seek adult charges, according to reports. Nayshaun Brown, 18, was initially with joyriding, eluding, second-degree theft by receiving a stolen motor vehicle, aggravated assault, and first-degree employing a juvenile in the commission of a crime; charges were later upgraded to three counts of first-degree aggravated manslaughter and one count of second-degree leaving the scene of a motor vehicle accident, according to reports. Brown's attorney said Brown was passed out in the backseat and did not know the Mercedes was stolen. The cause of the crash remains .

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  1. Version 24 Sept 2026, 17:22current

    Updated to include details on charges, vehicle identification, and investigation status.

  2. Version 13 Sept 2026, 20:39

    First published.

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