TRAGIC – BD”E: Young Lakewood girl passed away in Toms River crash [UPDATED]

Shiva info was added added at the end of this article.

Baruch Dayan Ha’emes.

It is with with great sadness that LNN reports the tragic passing of a 9-year-old Lakewood girl who unfortunately passed away after an accident this morning in Toms River.

The single vehicle accident happened on North Bay Avenue and Whitty Road shortly after 9:00 AM when the vehicle reportedly slipped off the road and hit a tree.

The young girl suffered a traumatic arrest on the scene and was transported by Toms River EMS to the hospital where doctors tried everything to save her life but were unfortunately unsuccessful.

Levaya details will be posted when available.

UPDATE: The girl was identified as Leah Gross A”H, of Lakewood, daughter of R’ Levi Yitzchok and Mrs. Baila Gross. The family lives in Westgate. R’ Levi Yitzchok Gross is a dedicated member of the Lakewood Shomrim volunteer organization.

UPDATE: The Levaya will begin tentatively 5:00 PM at the Lutzk Shul, 520 New Egypt Road, followed by a Levaya at the Belz Shtibel, 44 Grove Springs Court, and will continue to Kevurah in Lakewood. Besuros Tovos.

UPDATE: The family of Leah Gross A”H will be sitting Shiva at 71 North Crest Place in Westgate. Shachris 9:00 AM, Mincha/Maariv 4:30 PM. The family will be getting up on Tuesday morning.

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