Shmuel Brog Car Accident, Jackson Township, NJ, 4-Year-Old Child died in The Lakewood Scoop: In a heartbreaking incident on Thursday, May 30, 2024, Shmuel Brog, approximately 4 years old, tragically passed away following a severe car accident in Jackson Township, New Jersey. Shmuel, affectionately known as Shmuel z”l, was the cherished son of R’ Avrumy and Ayala Brog. The accident occurred when the van Shmuel was riding in collided with another vehicle on E. Veterans near Cleveland Court, resulting in a devastating outcome that has left the community in deep mourning.
Shmuel Brog was a beacon of joy and love in his family. His father, R’ Avrumy Brog, is widely known as one of the directors of Oorah’s summer camp, The Zone, and his grandfather, Harav Yisroel Brog, is the esteemed rosh yeshiva of Tiferes Avigdor in Wickliffe, Ohio. These roles underscore the Brog family’s deep-rooted connections and significant contributions to their community. Despite his tender age, Shmuel was already a beloved figure in his own right, known for his bright spirit and the happiness he brought to those around him.
On the day of the accident, emergency responders, including Hatzolah paramedics, arrived swiftly at the scene. Their efforts to save young Shmuel were valiant; they managed to restore his heartbeat at the scene before transporting him urgently to Jersey Shore University Medical Center. Despite the medical team’s best efforts, Shmuel tragically passed away shortly after his arrival at the hospital. His sudden and tragic departure has left a profound void in the hearts of his family and the wider community.
The collision that claimed Shmuel’s life also resulted in the death of the other driver involved, a woman whose identity has not yet been disclosed. She was transported to Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus in Lakewood, where she was pronounced dead after going into traumatic arrest. This incident has cast a shadow of grief over both families and the community at large, as they come to terms with this devastating loss.
Shmuel’s passing has deeply affected his family, friends, and the community. R’ Avrumy and Ayala Brog, his loving parents, are enveloped in a wave of condolences and support from those who knew and loved Shmuel. His grandfather, Harav Yisroel Brog, along with other family members, are also mourning the loss of a young life that was full of promise and joy. Shmuel’s levaya (funeral) details will be shared as they become available, and it is expected to be a moment for the community to come together in grief and remembrance.
