Police & Fire
Millburn Teen Car Crash Victim Dies
The crash was Sunday night in the South Mountain section.
A Millburn teenager who was critcally injured in a car crash Sunday night has died.
George "Will" Ganter, 19, died around 10 p.m. on Monday, according to Paul Loriquet, Essex County Prosecutor's Office spokesman. He said the investigation into the crash is ongoing.
A candlelight vigil will be held in Taylor Park Wednesday at 9:30 p.m. to remember Ganter.
Ganter, a Millburn resident and recent high school graduate, was transported via helicopter to University Hospital in Newark following the crash and had been listed in critical condition. The driver of the vehicle, Margaux Morreale, 18, of Short Hills, also a recent high school graduate, was transported to Morristown Memorial Hospital by the Millburn-Short Hills Volunteer First Aid Squad, according to police. She was treated and released.
The crash at the intersection of Parkview Drive and Southern Slope Drive was reported at about 9:30 p.m on Sunday. Neighbors reported the helicopter landed at Taylor Park.
The crash is under investigation by the Millburn Police Crash Investigation Team and the Essex County Vehicular Homicide Unit.
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This is a very sad story, our prayers and sympathy go out to all involved. Will, as his friends knew him will be missed terribly.
Dan, Robin, Ashley and Danielle Kirchner
"Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal." Our deepest sympathy and prayers on the passing of Will.
The Valles family, Sue, Armando, Armando, Vincent & Nick
our prayers are with the familys' and friends and he will truly will be missed.
The Lang Family, John Joseph, Michele, John.
We did not know Will, but this is a terrible loss for the entire community. We are going to organize a candle lit vigil in Taylor Park very shortly.
The Steele Family
What a tragedy. Sending peace and sympathy to all those involved. Condolences to the Ganter family and all those whose lives have been touched by this tragedy.
The Goodman Family
There will be a candle lit vigil Wednesday evening, October 21, at 9:30 pm at the Taylor Park pond. Please spread the word and be there.
This is so Sad on so many levels ,first this is so Hard because I knew Will and his
Girlfriend Margaux Morreale they were two people who found each other and were
so in Love.Will would do anything for Margaux to make her Happy.This is so Sad
because Will was Soo Sweet I never heard him curse or say a bad thing about anyone
and you know how teenagers can be ,Will was different he was so good to his mother
taking her to the movies and shopping.These things most teenagers do not even think
off.Margaux is such a sweet girl had has been UN consolable for days now .She comes
from a Wonderful Caring Family and it has destroyed every one.This is so Sad on so
many levels anyone that knows both families can not begin to understand the grief
and sadness that has come out of this tragedy is beyond believe.Will was a real
Gem Always smiling and always trying to make the people he loved Happy.
He truly was a special teenagers beyond his years and so in love Lets not forget
the love of his life that he left behind and his parents and sister and both families
will never be the same So please pray for Both Families during this most difficult
time.
My condolences to the families involved. It is sad to lose a student to such an unfortunate incident and it is sad to imagine the burden the young driver must feel at this time. Show your support to the local community and the families by attending the candle lit vigil Wednesday, October 21, at 9:30 pm at Taylor Park. – Mr. Millburn