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Toms River Woman Pleads Guilty In Fatal Manchester Crash

Source: Jersey Shore Online · Aug 3, 2026, 10:30 AM

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A 20-year-old Toms River woman has pleaded guilty to vehicular homicide and assault by auto in connection with a 2024 crash in Manchester that resulted in the death of an 18-year-old Brick Township woman.

Kailyn Gorga entered her pleas on July 31 before Ocean County Superior Court Judge David M. Fritch. The charges arose from a serious motor vehicle collision that claimed the victim's life.

Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced the guilty pleas.

Key points

  • Kailyn Gorga, 20, from Toms River pleaded guilty to vehicular homicide and assault by auto
  • The fatal crash occurred in Manchester and killed an 18-year-old victim from Brick Township
  • Gorga entered guilty pleas on July 31 before Superior Court Judge David M. Fritch in Ocean County
  • Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer disclosed the case details

FAQ

What charges did the Toms River woman face?
Kailyn Gorga pleaded guilty to vehicular homicide and assault by auto. These charges stem from a 2024 motor vehicle crash in Manchester that resulted in the death of an 18-year-old Brick Township resident.
When did she enter her guilty pleas?
Gorga entered her guilty pleas on July 31 before Ocean County Superior Court Judge David M. Fritch.
Who was the victim?
The victim was an 18-year-old woman from Brick Township who was killed in the crash that occurred in Manchester in 2024.

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