Middlesex County Prosecutor Andrew C. Carey and Chief James Parker of the South Plainfield Police Department said police are investigating a motorcycle fatality in which the passenger was killed during the early morning hours of July 4th.
Officials say a preliminary investigation has determined that Ruddy Custidio, 30, of Piscataway, while driving on New Brunswick Avenue near Carlton Way, lost control of his 2016 BMW motorcycle. The 28-year-old passenger was ejected and suffered catastrophic injuries.
According to police, she was taken to Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, where she succumbed to her injuries. Custidio was taken to JFK Medical Center and treated for minor injuries.
Officials say Custidio has been issued motor vehicle summonses including driving while intoxicated pending further investigation.
The investigation is active and is continuing.
Anyone with information is asked to call Lt. DeLair at (908) 755-0700 or Detective Heck at (732) 745-8842.