Princeton man, 71, dies after Plumsted accident
A 71-year-old Princeton man died as a result of an auto accident in Plumsted Township in Ocean County on Monday morning at about 8:30, according to several published reports.
William Gallant died from injuries sustained in the two-car crash on County Route 539.
The Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office confirmed the accident was under investigation, but would not provide details.
Several Monmouth and Ocean County news sources reported a 17-year-old Hamilton teen is suspected of falling asleep at the wheel and drifting into the oncoming lane of traffic, which resulted in the fatal accident.
He and another 17-year-old passenger reportedly suffered minor injuries.

