# Lavallette fatal vehicle accident

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/lavallette-fatal-vehicle-accident
> Updated: 2026-09-24T18:44:46.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

A fatal vehicle accident occurred in Lavallette, New Jersey, when a 93-year-old driver mistakenly pressed the accelerator instead of the brake while attempting to park. The SUV crashed through an outdoor dining area at Meg’s Grill and entered the building, causing significant damage to the restaurant and an adjacent liquor store.

The crash resulted in the death of 56-year-old Ursula “Sandie” Keating and left seven other individuals injured. 

Following an investigation, Lavallette Police Chief Christian LaCicero stated that after consulting with the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office, authorities determined the driver was not acting recklessly. Consequently, the driver, Jean S. Chomuk, will not face criminal charges such as assault by auto but has been issued a summons for careless driving. A request for a driver re-examination has been submitted to the MVC.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-24: Lavallette car crash driver to face only careless driving summons

A 93-year-old driver faces only a careless driving summons after a fatal SUV crash into Meg's Grill in Lavallette, NJ, which killed one woman and injured seven others.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/lavallette-car-crash-driver-to-face-only-careless-driving-summons

### 2026-09-22: Lavallette car crash kills one and injures seven

A 93-year-old driver killed one person and injured seven others after crashing into a restaurant and liquor store in Lavallette, New Jersey.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/lavallette-car-crash-kills-one-and-injures-seven

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