Man charged in 2023 deadly boating crash in Atlantic City, New Jersey

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Man charged in 2023 deadly boating crash in Atlantic City, New Jersey
Man charged in 2023 deadly boating crash in Atlantic City, New Jersey

ATLANTIC CITY, New Jersey (WPVI) -- An Atlantic City, New Jersey man has been charged with aggravated manslaughter in connection with a boating death last year.

Authorities said 53-year-old Jeffrey Jastrzembski was traveling at a high rate of speed during the accident in August.

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Norma Michaels, 79, was killed after she was hit by the boat's propeller near the Albany Avenue Bridge, police said.

An investigation determined the suspect had a blood alcohol content of at least .19 at the time of the crash.