BRIDGEWATER TOWNSHIP, N.J. (Somerset County) — An 89-year-old woman was killed and another person injured in a two-vehicle crash on Route 22 West on Monday, according to the Bridgewater Township Police Department.
The crash occurred at approximately 3:20 p.m. near the Bridgewater Acura dealership at 1231 Route 22 West. A 2009 Hyundai Sonata, driven by Won Park, 90, of Somerville, was traveling westbound in the center lane when it drifted to the right shoulder and struck a disabled 2009 Chevrolet shuttle bus parked on the shoulder.
The front-seat passenger of the Hyundai, Jung Bang, 89, of Somerville, was pronounced dead at the scene. Park sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to Morristown Medical Center for treatment.
The Bridgewater Township Police Department’s Traffic Safety Bureau is continuing to investigate the crash.
Anyone with information or video footage is asked to contact Officer C. Taggert at (908) 722-4111, ext. 4088, or call the Bridgewater TIPS line at 877-660-INFO (4636).
