Overview

• Police say a 27-foot vessel hit a large wake just before 10 a.m. Sunday in Little Egg Harbor, throwing both occupants into Barnegat Bay.
• The unmanned boat continued to circle and struck Chen, 56, of Princeton, resulting in his death, according to the preliminary report.
• The second occupant sustained minor injuries; local first aid officials said a good Samaritan brought him to safety.
• Saint Peter’s Healthcare System confirmed Chen was a physician affiliated with area hospitals and issued a statement of condolence.
• New Jersey State Police reported no additional details as the investigation remains open.