Wayne teen killed in tragic boating accident, officials say

WAYNE, NJ — An 18-year-old Wayne resident suffered fatal injuries when he was accidentally struck by a boat propeller while out on a trip along the New Jersey shore Sunday, officials said.

Zeina Mahafzah was dismembered in what authorities described as a “tragic” boating accident in the waters off Long Beach Island, local police and an emergency call to rescue workers said.

New Jersey State Police said Mahafzah was on a raft being towed by the boat and the engine struck her as she attempted to board. The incident occurred around 4:30 p.m. on August 25 off the coast of Sunset Park in Harvey Cedars.

State police and Harvey Cedars police said the incident remains under investigation and no further information is available at this time.

This is a developing story. Patch will update as more information becomes available.