New Jersey Infant Dies After Being Found Unresponsive in Minivan

A tragic incident occurred in Lakewood, NJ, where a 4-month-old infant was found unresponsive in a minivan on Fifth Street and later pronounced dead at Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus. Police and EMS responded to the scene around 1:45 p.m., administering life-saving measures that proved unsuccessful. Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer confirmed the baby's death, and the incident is currently under investigation with no cause of death determined at this time. The vehicle, a Toyota Sienna, was cordoned off and towed away as part of the investigation, which continues with a strong police presence in the area. Authorities have not released further details, and the neighborhood was reopened after being temporarily closed for investigative work.