Prosecutor’s office probes crash involving motorcycle that killed 19-year-old

The Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office says a 19-year-old was killed Wednesday night in a motor vehicle crash on Easton Avenue, near Oakland Avenue in Franklin Township.

News 12 Staff

Jul 22, 2022, 11:45 AM

Updated 888 days ago

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The Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office says a 19-year-old was killed Wednesday night in a motor vehicle crash on Easton Avenue, near Oakland Avenue in Franklin Township.
Police received a 911 call around 8:59 p.m. reporting a motor vehicle crash involving a motorcycle and another vehicle.
According to officials, the victim, Franklin Township resident, Nelisson Delarosa-Peralta, was rushed to the hospital, but due to the extent of the injuries sustained, was pronounced deceased at 9:36 p.m.
What led to the accident is unknown at this time. The initial investigation revealed the male motorcyclist was travelling northbound on Easton Avenue when he crashed into a Toyota Camry that was making a left onto Easton Avenue.