Caryn J. Coon, 22, of Forked River, New Jersey, is being remembered for her kindness and vibrant personality after a fatal Garden State Parkway crash in Toms River. Caryn Coon’s Education and College Community Caryn grew up in Forked River, New Jersey, and was pursuing a degree in Kinesiology and Health Sciences at The College of New Jersey (TCNJ). She was also a member of the Delta Phi Epsilon sorority, where she formed friendships and became part of a close-knit community. Friends remembered Caryn as fun, energetic, loving, and thoughtful. According to fundraiser organizer Jillian Bonavia, Caryn was someone others could lean on during difficult moments and had a special ability to brighten someone’s day. The memories she created with friends and family have become a source of comfort as those closest to her mourn her loss. Details of the Fatal Garden State Parkway Crash According to New Jersey State Police, the collision occurred at approximately 9:42 p.m. on October 24, 2026, in the northbound lanes of the Garden State Parkway near milepost 87 in Toms River. Investigators reported that a Genesis vehicle had become disabled in the center lane, with a Freightliner tractor-trailer stopped behind it. Caryn, driving a Honda, struck the rear of the truck before her vehicle left the roadway and descended a grassy embankment. A Ford SUV subsequently struck the same truck. Its passenger, 32-year-old Lauren J. Maturo of Syosset, New York, also died. The SUV’s driver suffered serious injuries, while the tractor-trailer driver sustained minor injuries. The crash remains under investigation. Fundraiser Established to Support Caryn Coon’s Family Jillian Bonavia organized a GoFundMe campaign to help Caryn’s family with funeral and wake expenses and other immediate needs. The appeal has brought together friends, classmates, sorority sisters, and other supporters seeking to offer practical assistance during a devastating time. Remembering Caryn J. Coon Caryn’s life ended at just 22, leaving behind family and friends who had hoped to share many more milestones with her. Her kindness, enthusiasm, and ability to support others remain central to the memories shared by those who knew her. Heartfelt condolences go out to Caryn’s family, friends, classmates, and Delta Phi Epsilon sisters. May they find strength in one another and comfort in the memories of a young woman whose life brought joy to so many. Share this... Facebook Pinterest Twitter Linkedin Threads Post navigation Susan Saint James Obituary: Emmy-Winning Kate & Allie and McMillan & Wife Star Dies at 80 Michael Thulani Mbana Obituary: DA Caucus Leader Reportedly Killed in Zamdela Shooting