Head-on crash kills NJ chef, teen driver faces homicide
Summary
Car Crash Bridgewater Maine in Bridgewater, Maine: On the evening of June 13, a head‑on collision occurred on Finderne Avenue near Van Veghten Drive in Bridgewater, New Jersey. The Honda driven by Dylan Baez crossed the centerline and struck a Kia traveling southbound. Joel R. Dominguez-Cruz, 44, a restaurant chef from Piscataway, died at the scene while Baez was hospitalized for injuries. The incident resulted in first‑degree vehicular homicide charges against Baez.
Publicly reported parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Joel R. Dominguez-Cruz | Driver | Fatal |
| Dylan Baez | Driver | Injured |
| Unnamed Passenger | Passenger | Hospitalized |
Original reporting
Head-on crash kills NJ chef, teen driver faces homicide