Middlesex County Prosecutor Linda Estremera and Director Joseph Nisky of the Woodbridge Police Department announced today that a fatal collision is currently under investigation.

On February 18, 2026, at approximately 10:36 P.M., Woodbridge Police Department responded to Route 27 North near Deepa Auto Repair, following the report of a crash. Upon their arrival, authorities discovered a 2013 Hyundai Tucson which struck a 2025 Nissan Altima head on. The Tucson was driven by a 28-year-old male from Iselin, and the Altima was driven by a 22-year-old female from Colonia. The front seat passenger of the Altima, a 21-year-old woman from Colonia, and the driver of the Hyundai Tucson suffered serious injuries and were transported to Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital for treatment. The driver of the Hyundai Tucson is currently in critical condition. The driver of the Altima was transported to JFK Hospital where she was ultimately pronounced deceased.

This is an active investigation. Anyone with information or surveillance footage of the area is asked to call Investigator Adam Kazawic of the Woodbridge Police Department at 732-602-7375 or Detective Stenly Vertus of the Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office at 732-745-8391.