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.