Jackson, NJ – In a heartbreaking incident on Thursday, May 30, 2024, Shmuel Brog, approximately 4 years old, was tragically killed following a severe accident. Shmuel z”l, the cherished son of R’ Avrumy and Ayala Brog, was critically injured when the van he was riding in collided with another vehicle on E. Veterans near Cleveland Court.
What you need to know about Shmuel Brog
R’ Avrumy Brog is widely known as one of the directors of Oorah’s summer camp, The Zone, and Shmuel’s grandfather, Harav Yisroel Brog, is the esteemed rosh yeshiva of Tiferes Avigdor in Wickliffe, Ohio. Emergency responders, Hatzolah paramedics, managed to restore Shmuel’s heartbeat at the scene, and he was swiftly transported to Jersey Shore University Medical Center. Despite their efforts, Shmuel tragically passed away shortly after arrival.
The collision also resulted in the death of the other driver involved, a woman whose identity remains undisclosed. She was taken to Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus in Lakewood, where she was sadly pronounced dead after also going into traumatic arrest. Details regarding Shmuel’s levaya (funeral) will be shared when available. The community mourns the loss of Shmuel Brog, a young life taken too soon.
Information about Lakewood
Lakewood Township, located in Ocean County, New Jersey, has experienced significant population growth over the past few decades. According to the 2020 United States Census, the township’s population reached 135,158, marking its highest decennial count to date. This figure represents an increase of 42,315 residents, or 45.6%, from the 2010 census, when the population was 92,843. The 2010 census itself showed a substantial rise from the 2000 census count of 60,352, reflecting a growth of 32,491 people, or 53.8%.
These statistics highlight Lakewood Township as a rapidly expanding community, with significant increases in population over successive census periods. The substantial growth rates of 45.6% from 2010 to 2020 and 53.8% from 2000 to 2010 illustrate the township’s trend of attracting new residents and expanding its demographic base.
