Crime & Safety

South Brunswick Teen Killed in ATV Accident Saturday

South Brunswick Police said 19-year-old victim died after his ATV flipped over.

A 19-year-old South Brunswick man was killed in an all terrain vehicle (ATV) accident near Davidson Mill Road Saturday evening.

The accident occurred near the New Jersey Turnpike at approximately 5:45 p.m., according to South Brunswick Police.

The victim was riding on an ATV trail with two friends, who were on separate ATV's, police said. The victim then came across a large puddle of water on the trail and apparently lost control of his vehicle after hitting the puddle, causing the ATV to flip over, according to police. 

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The Monmouth Junction First Aid Squad and South Brunswick Police responded, but the victim was pronounced dead at the scene. 

The victim's name is being withheld pending notification of all family members. The accident is still under investigation.

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