Teen charged with vehicular homicide in fatal Somerset County crash - WRNJ Radio
Summary
Car Crash Bridgewater New Jersey in Bridgewater, New Jersey: On June 13, a 19‑year‑old Bridgewater teen, Dylan A. Baez, was driving a Honda northbound when he crossed the centerline into the southbound lane on Finderne Avenue near Van Veghten Drive and struck a Kia head‑on. The collision killed Joel R. Dominguez‑Cruz of Piscataway and injured three passengers in the Kia, who were taken to hospitals with non‑life‑threatening injuries. Baez was later charged with first‑degree vehicular homicide, second‑degree assault by auto and two counts of third‑degree assault by auto, and is held in Somerset County Jail pending a detention hearing.
Publicly reported parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Joel R. Dominguez-Cruz | Driver | Fatal |
| Dylan A. Baez | Driver | Injured |
| Unnamed Passenger | Passenger | Injured |
Original reporting
Teen charged with vehicular homicide in fatal Somerset County crash - WRNJ Radio