Head-on crash kills NJ chef, teen driver faces homicide
Summary
Car Crash Bridgewater Maine in Bridgewater, Maine: On Saturday, June 13 just before 10 p.m., a head‑on crash occurred on Finderne Avenue near Van Veghten Drive in Bridgewater, New Jersey, involving a Honda driven by 19‑year‑old Dylan Baez and a Kia carrying chef Joel R. Dominguez‑Cruz. The Honda crossed the centerline into the southbound lane and struck the Kia head‑on, killing Dominguez‑Cruz. Baez was later charged with first‑degree vehicular homicide.
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