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Manahawkin father of four identified as victim in fatal construction accident at Clifton school site

Vincent Trotter, 34, of Manahawkin died when the boom lift toppled.

Toniann Antonelli

Apr 15, 2026, 12:29 PM

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A Manahawkin man was identified as the victim in a construction accident Monday in Clifton.

Vincent "Vinny" Trotter, 34, of Manahawkin was killed when a boom lift with a bucket on the front was being removed from a flatbed truck. During the procedure, the boom lift toppled over onto its side.

According to Clifton city documents, a two-story, 15,000-square-foot school is being built at 294 Main Ave. The equipment was going to be used at that location. A company called Regency Development is operating this site.

According to a fundraiser started by Shore Life Church to help the family, Trotter leaves behind a fiancée and four children.

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