53-year-old man found dead on boat in Raritan Bay

According to state police, a 53-year-old man was found dead on a boat in Raritan Bay on Monday.

The deceased was identified as Kenneth Halvorsen Jr. of Toms River.

State police say the boat was driving in circles in Sayreville. They say it hit bottom in a shallow area, but what exactly happened is still unclear this morning.

The death of Halvorsen Jr. is under investigation.