A 28-year-old Barnegat man has died following yesterday’s boating crash in Barnegat Bay, authorities announced.

The victim was identified as Gunnar Pearson, according to the New Jersey State Police.

As first reported by TLS, the crash occurred at approximately 5:45 p.m. when a vessel struck a day marker in Barnegat Bay, ejecting two occupants into the water.

State Police said both ejected occupants were transported to an area hospital in critical condition. Pearson later succumbed to his injuries.

Four additional occupants aboard the vessel were transported to area hospitals with minor injuries.

The crash remains under investigation.