Crime & Safety
Old Bridge Man, 22, Killed In Rt. 9 Crash
He was driving a BMW when he was killed early Saturday morning after colliding with a tractor trailer truck on Rt. 9 south in Old Bridge.
OLD BRIDGE, NJ — A man driving a BMW was killed early Saturday morning when he collided with a tractor trailer truck on Rt. 9 in Old Bridge, Old Bridge Police announced. The man who died was identified as Miguel P. Reis, 22, from Old Bridge.
The fatal accident happened at 3:40 a.m. Saturday, April 3, on Rt. 9 south at the intersection of Ferry Road, said acting Old Bridge Police Chief Joe Mandola.
The tractor trailer was stopped for a red light in the center lane of Rt. 9 south. As the light turned green, the tractor trailer was struck from behind by a black four-door BMW. The impact caused the BMW to cross into the northbound lanes of Rt 9; the male driver succumbed to his injuries at the scene.
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There were no other passengers in the BMW. The truck driver did not receive any injuries.
Victim information is being held until notification of next of kin.
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This accident remains under investigation by Old Bridge Police Officer Connolly. Any witnesses are please asked to call 732-721-5600, ext 3821.
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