Two vehicles crashed at the Morris & Sussex Turnpikes intersection in Randolph
Former ice hockey player Gavin Barooah was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident
The crash remains under investigation
ROXBURY — An accident on Thanksgiving night killed a former high school hockey star.
Gavin Barooah, 19, of Ledgewood, was behind the wheel of a Mercedes-Benz that crashed into a Jeep at the intersection of Morris and Sussex Turnpikes in Randolph around 8 p.m., according to Morris County Prosecutor’s Office spokeswoman Megan Knab. Barooah was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the Jeep was taken to a hospital to be treated for non-life-threatening injuries.
There were no passengers in either vehicle. Knab said the crash remains under investigation.
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The map shows Morris & Sussex Turnpikes in Randolph
“Such a good boy”
The Roxbury High School Gaels shared the news of their teammate’s death on the team Instagram page.
“Today our hearts are heavy. The Roxbury hockey community learned today of the passing of a friend, teammate and captain,” the team wrote. “To our extended hockey family, let us honor Gavin’s memory.” Gavin played on the team all four years of high school.
According to her Facebook page, the teen worked at Alpha Fitness in Newton since the training facility opened its Ledgewood location.
“My wife and I love Gavin, everyone at Alpha cares about him so much. It goes beyond work or business, we have all truly become family. We will miss his energy, his smile, his helpfulness and his enthusiasm. Such a good boy,” the owner wrote on her Facebook page.
It was the 20th fatal crash in Morris County in 2024, according to state police.
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