The 19-year-old worker was stringing lights near a fountain at Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson on Friday when he was hit. He was taken to a hospital, where he later died.
The worker's name has not been released. No other injuries were reported in the accident.
A Six Flags spokeswoman says the park is "deeply saddened" by the death and is conducting a "comprehensive investigation" into what happened.
The park features shopping and dining facilities, animal attractions and thrill rides such as Kingda Ka and Nitro.
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JACKSON - A 19-year-old man has died after a boom truck hit him as he was working at Six Flags Great Adventure amusement park, police said.
Police and emergency workers went to the park shortly before 7 a.m. on Sept. 1 "on the report of someone struck by a piece of machinery," according to a prepared statement from police Capt. Steven Laskiewicz.
"The investigation revealed that a 19-year-old male was working stringing lights near the fountain when he was struck by a boom truck," Laskiewicz said. "The male was transported to an area hospital for treatment for the injuries he received. The agency was notified over the weekend that he had passed after being removed from life support."
Laskiewicz said police were investigating.
Park officials offered condolences to the teen's family.
"A team member was struck by a lift vehicle while working in the park. We are deeply saddened by our colleague's passing and our thoughts and prayers are with his family during this difficult time," Kristin Siebeneicher Fitzgerald, a spokeswoman for the park, said in an email. "The foundation of our company and the industry is safety, we are conducting a comprehensive investigation into this incident."
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NJ Advance Media for NJ.com
JACKSON, NJ -- A 19-year-old working at Six Flags Great Adventure died as a result of injuries he suffered on Friday when he was struck by a truck while stringing lights, police said.
Jackson police said in a statement that officers and emergency personnel responded around 6:50 a.m. to the area near the fountain at the amusement park after receiving a report of a man struck by a piece of machinery.
The 19-year-old was stringing lights near the fountain when he was hit by a lift truck, police said. He was taken to an area hospital for treatment where he later died, according to police.
Police did not release the man's identity.
"We are deeply saddened by our colleague's passing and our thoughts and prayers are with his family during this difficult time," a Six Flags spokeswoman said in a statement emailed to NJ Advance Media. "The foundation of our company and the industry is safety, and we are conducting a comprehensive investigation into this incident."
Police are also continuing to investigate the incident.
No additional information was available.
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Middletown teen identified as worker killed at Six Flags Great Adventure
Updated on September 7, 2017 at 2:31 PM Posted on September 7, 2017 at 10:33 AM
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By Alex Napoliello
JACKSON, NJ -- A 19-year-old who recently graduated from Middletown High School North has been identified as the worker killed in an accident at Six Flags Great Adventure.
Justin Dill recently graduated from the electrical program at the Monmouth County Vocational School and worked at Six Flags as an apprentice with the electrician's union, according to his obituary.
The principal at Middletown High School North, Patricia Vari-Cartier, released the following statement:
"Justin Dill, Class of 2016, was well-liked by the staff and students at HS North. He particularly enjoyed his Culinary Arts class and was very creative in the kitchen. Justin possessed a good sense of humor and was always polite and respectful. He was very serious about his studies in the Vocational Program for electricity. He was an 'all-around' nice student and will be fondly remembered by the HS North community."
Dill was stringing lights near the fountain at Six Flags when he was hit by a lift truck on Friday morning, Jackson police said.
He was taken to Jersey Shore University Medical Center in Neptune where he died on Saturday. His obituary said he died "surrounded by his loving parents, family and close friends."
"We are deeply saddened by our colleague's passing and our thoughts and prayers are with his family during this difficult time," a Six Flags spokeswoman said in a statement emailed to NJ Advance Media. "The foundation of our company and the industry is safety, and we are conducting a comprehensive investigation into this incident."
Police are also investigating the incident. A spokeswoman with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, commonly known as OSHA, confirmed the agency is investigating the incident and has up to six months to complete that investigation.
Dill was an animal lover and an avid mountain biker and music fan, according to his obituary. Once a Boy Scout, Dill also enjoyed the wilderness, going camping and fishing.
His favorite music to listen to was metal and going to concerts was one of his favorite hobbies, his obituary states.
An online fundraiser to help Dill's family with funeral costs has raised nearly $3,000 as of Thursday morning.
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Obituary for Justin Dill
Justin Mark Dill -19, passed away at Jersey Shore Medical Center surrounded by his loving parents, family and close friends, on September 2, 2017.Justin graduated Middletown North High School and from the electrical program at Monmouth County Vocational School. He worked at Six Flags Great Adventure as an apprentice with the electrician’s union.
As a child enjoyed Boy Scouts, camping, and fishing. As a teenager he became a member of the St Catherine’s youth group where he enjoyed helping others. He had a love for animals and his favorite hobbies were mountain biking, playing video games, listening to metal music, and going to concerts. He loved eating Baja Fresh and drinking Monster energy drinks.
Justin is survived by his loving parents Ann Marie Apel of Island Heights and Mark Dill of Belford, step-parents Patricia Hilbert and Brennan Apel, one half sister Diane Apel, step-brother John Keat, step-sister Lori Janosko and husband Phillip Grandparents Betty Dill, Joseph and Maureen Gallo, Gary and Sandra Hilbert, Gary and Cheryl Apel, great-grandmother Nan Apel and Edie Mcguire, Great- grandfather Richard Volkart, Aunts and Uncles John Gallo, Matthew Gallo, James and Dana Gallo, Justin and Alena Apel Dr. Kevin and Amanda Apel, Allison and Chris Bickum, Rick and Carol Dill, James and Maryann Goldman, Michelle and Robert Hough, one niece Lily Janosko and numerous beloved cousins.
Justin will be reposing at Evergreen Memorial Funeral home 1735 Rt. 35, Middletown, NJ 07748 on Thursday September 7, 2017 from 4 - 8pm. Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Friday September 8, 2017 at 9:30am at St Catherine Laboure. Interment to follow at Mt. Olivet Cemetery.