Tinton Falls police seek witnesses in fiery crash that killed 37-year-old Long Branch man

Ken Serrano, Asbury Park Press
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TINTON FALLS − Police are seeking witnesses to an early-morning crash Wednesday that claimed the life of a 37-year-old Long Branch man.

Police went to the intersection of Asbury Avenue and Shafto Road at about 2 a.m. Wednesday. The vehicle involved overturned and caught fire, Tinton Falls police Capt. Scott Trocchia said.

The driver and only occupant, Islam Elmedani, was found dead, Trocchia said.

Wayside Fire Department, Tinton Falls Office of Emergency Management and the Monmouth County Highway Department assisted.

Trocchia is urging anyone who witnessed the crash or has any information that could assist the investigation to call Cpl. Duncan of the Tinton Falls Police Department Traffic Safety Division at 732-542-3400 ext. 465.

Ken Serrano covers breaking news, crime and investigations. Reach him at 732-643-4029 or at kserrano@gannettnj.com.

This article originally appeared on Asbury Park Press: Tinton Falls NJ crash kills Long Branch man early Wednesday