Middlesex County Prosecutor Andrew C. Carey announced that a man from Somerset was indicted today for causing the death of a 19-year old Rutgers student on September 28, 2018.
Officials say David Stewart, 36, of Somerset, was indicted for strict liability vehicular homicide in the third degree and driving with a suspended license while involved in a motor vehicle accident resulting in the death of another.
Two motor vehicle summonses were previously issued for Stewart for driving while under the influence of marijuana and driving with a suspended New Jersey license.
The indictment was handed up following a presentation to a Middlesex County grand jury by Middlesex County Assistant Prosecutor Keith Abrams.
An investigation by Officer Sean Cahill of the New Brunswick Police Department and Detective David Abromaitis of the Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office determined that on September 28, 2018, Stewart, who was under the influence of marijuana, was driving a 2011 Nissan Sentra traveling west on George Street near Albany and Somerset Streets. The victim lost his footing and stumbled onto the street where he was struck and killed by the vehicle.
Officials say the victim, Cory Aufiero, a 19-year old Rutgers student, and resident of Colts Neck was pronounced dead at the scene from his injuries.
The investigation is active and continuing.
Anyone with information is asked to call Officer Cahill (732) 745-5200 or Detective Abromaitis of the at (732) 745-4436.
As is the case with all criminal defendants, the charges against Stewart are merely accusations and he is presumed innocent until proven guilty.