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Egrevel Vasquez-Garcia, of Hightstown, was charged with aggravated manslaughter, vehicular homicide, and assault by auto, according to Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone.
On June 28, 2022, at approximately 11:50 p.m., on Route 130 in North Brunswick Township a 2016 Toyota Highlander driven by Vasquez-Garcia struck a Jeep Patriot driven by Levelt Alexis, Jr. at a high rate of speed causing Alexis’ death, Ciccone said.
The Highlander then crossed into oncoming lanes of travel where it struck other vehicles.
Investigation revealed that Vasquez-Garcia was under the influence of alcohol at the time of the crash, Ciccone said.
On Feb. 21, 2023, Vasquez-Garcia pleaded guilty to the DWI and vehicular homicide charges.
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