DWI Wrong-Way Driver Crashes Into Car, Traps Woman Inside: Bridgewater Police

BRIDGEWATER, NJ — A Bridgewater woman was charged after police say she was driving under the influence when she crossed the center line of traffic and crashed into an oncoming car, causing another driver to become trapped on Saturday night.

On Saturday, at around 11:04 p.m., the Bridgewater Township Police responded to a motor vehicle crash with injuries on Union Avenue near Morgan Lane.

The initial investigation determined that a 2018 Chevrolet Equinox, driven by Victoria Rosado of Bridgewater, was going west on Union Avenue when it crossed the center line and crashed with a 2016 Toyota Corolla going east, said Bridgewater Police Sgt. Kevin Florczak.

The impact caused the driver of the Corolla, Ashley Boston of Avenel, to become trapped inside the vehicle, said Florczak.

Members of the Finderne Fire Department extricated Boston, who sustained minor injuries, and was taken to RWJ-Somerset Hospital for treatment.

Rosado was suspected of driving under the influence of alcohol. She was subsequently arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated and assault by auto, said Florczak.

This crash remains under investigation by the Bridgewater Township Police Department.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Officer Ryan Struck of the Bridgewater Police Department at 908-722-4111 extension 4125 or the Bridgewater TIPS line at 877-660-INFO (4636).

The Finderne Fire Department, which covers the southeast section of Bridgewater Township, is always looking for volunteers.

Volunteers are offered complete protective gear, free training, LOSAP (Length of Service Award Programs), a pay-per-call incentive, a life insurance/disability plan, and an in-house gym.

If interested in joining or have any questions, contact the department through their Facebook page facebook.com/FinderneFD.

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