Raritan NJ
6-29-2026 11:22am

ICYMI - A fatal accident occurred on June 27th on Route 22 East

BRIDGEWATER, N.J. – Somerset County Prosecutor John P. McDonald, Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office Acting Chief of County Detectives Meredith McKay, and Bridgewater Township Chief of Police John B. Mitzak announced a fatal accident investigation that occurred on Route 22 East on the evening hours of Saturday, June 27, 2026, in Bridgewater Township.

Prosecutor McDonald stated that on Saturday, June 27, 2026, at 8:31 p.m., Bridgewater Police Department responded to the scene of a motor vehicle crash on Route 22 East in the area of Bridge Street. Upon arrival, officers observed a motor vehicle accident involving a Nissan sedan and a Harley Davidson motorcycle. Initial on scene investigation determined that the collision occurred when the driver of the Nissan entered the motorcycle’s lane of travel. The driver of the Harley Davidson motorcycle, a male resident from South River, was pronounced deceased at the scene. The driver and passenger of the Nissan sedan did not report any injuries.

Members of the Somerset County Collision Analysis Reconstruction Team responded to investigate along with members of the Bridgewater Police Department Traffic Safety Unit. The investigation is currently ongoing pending the results of the Collision Analysis Reconstruction Team’s findings.

Prosecutor McDonald, Acting Chief McKay, and Chief Mitzak request anyone with information relating to this investigation to contact the Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office at (908) 231-7100 or the Bridgewater Police Department Traffic Safety Unit at (908) 725-4111 or via the STOPit app. The STOPit app allows citizens to provide anonymous reports including videos and photos. STOPit can be downloaded to your smart phone for free at the Google Play Store or Apple App Store, access code: SOMERSETNJ. Information can also be provided through the Somerset County Tip Line at 1-888- 577-TIPS (8477) or SCPO.TIPS. All anonymous STOPit reports, and tips will be kept confidential.

NOTE: The following information is based on a preliminary and ongoing investigation, which continues to evolve as investigators interview witnesses, review physical and electronic records, and  Somerset County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

The Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office’s understanding of the facts and circumstances may change as additional evidence is collected and analyzed.

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