1 dead, 1 critical after boat strikes channel marker in Barnegat Bay

2 ejected from boat after striking channel marker in Barnegat Bay

Two people were ejected from a boat after it struck a channel marker in Barnegat Bay over Memorial Day weekend.

BARNEGAT BAY - One man has died an another person was critically injured after they were ejected from a boat when it hit a channel marker on Memorial Day in Barnegat Bay.

What we know:

Officials say at least six people were aboard the boat when it crashed into a channel marker near 63rd Street around 6 p.m. Monday.

Two passengers were thrown from the vessel and were critically injured, according to authorities. One of those passengers later succumbed to his injuries. 

The deceased has since been identified by New Jersey State Police as Gunnar Pearson, a 28-year-old from Bargegat.

Four other passengers were taken to the hospital for treatment.

What we don't know:

Officials have not said what might have caused the boat crash.