Buick struck a Subaru before leaving the roadway near Grove Street
June 07, 2026 | Bridgewater, NJ
A 91-year-old Bridgewater man died after his Buick struck a stopped Subaru on Route 22.
What happened in the Route 22 crash?
Hugh F. Johnson Jr., 91, died after his Buick LeSabre collided with a Subaru Outback, left Route 22 and struck a tree near Grove Street in Bridgewater.
- Date and time: June 7 at 4:06 p.m.
- Location: Eastbound Route 22 near Grove Street
- Vehicles involved: 2002 Buick LeSabre, 2018 Subaru Outback, Tesla
- Injuries: Fatal for the driver, minor injuries for the 93-year-old passenger
- Agency: Bridgewater Township Police Department
Why do these accidents happen?
An eastbound Tesla stopped abruptly. The Subaru behind it also stopped. The Buick then struck the Subaru, left the roadway, and hit a tree in the median. The driver was taken to Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital and later died. Authorities are investigating the sequence of the crash.
Key facts at a glance
| Detail | Information |
|---|
| Driver | Hugh F. Johnson Jr., 91, Bridgewater |
| Passenger | 93-year-old male, minor injuries |
| Investigating agency | Bridgewater Township Police |
| Contact | 908-722-4111 or 877-660-INFO |
Legal Insights
Andrew G. Finkelstein, managing partner at Jacoby & Meyers Law Offices, discussed motor vehicle crashes in general.
"It is essential to reconstruct the accident to identify all the vehicles involved and determine the circumstances that led to the accident or the driver at fault."
"Insurance companies are never on the side of a victim injured or killed in a motor vehicle accident."
- Families may explore compensation for loss of companionship and emotional distress in cases such as this.
- Prompt legal guidance can help protect rights after a serious crash.
- Statements to insurers should be approached carefully.
In New Jersey, 547 people died in traffic accidents in 2025, according to the Attorney General and the Division of Highway Traffic Safety. Data from the Federal Highway Administration and CDC continue to track national patterns in roadway fatalities.
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