Bridgewater Woman Dies In Route 206 Crash, Fundraiser Started For Family

SOMERVILLE, NJ — A Bridgewater woman died in an early morning car crash on Route 206 on Friday, said police.

The victim was identified as Kristy Garcia-Brito, 24, of Bridgewater, said Somerville Chief of Police Dennis Manning.

The fatal single-vehicle accident occurred on March 10 at around 2:17 a.m. on Route 206 North near the intersection of Somerset Street.

A preliminary investigation found that a Mazda 3, driven by Garcia-Brito who was the sole occupant of the vehicle, was traveling North on Route 206 approaching the intersection of Somerset Street when she lost control while navigating a curve and hit the curb and adjacent utility pole, said Manning.

Garcia-Brito died from her injuries at the scene.

The factors that contributed to the crash are currently under investigation. The cause and manner of death is pending an autopsy by the New Jersey State Medical Examiner's Office.

Anyone with information regarding this crash investigation is asked to contact the Somerville Police Department Detective Bureau at 908-725-6900 or 908-725-0331.

Since the crash, Garcia-Brito's sister has set up a GoFundMe fundraising website to help raise money to cover the cost of the funeral.

Garcia-Brito was an alumnus of Middlesex Community College, where she obtained her associate's degree, and attended Rutgers University from which she would’ve walked this spring semester in the graduation.

"She was an extremely hard worker, with the purest soul that touched all those around her. We are entirely devastated by this sudden loss and would appreciate any donations to aid during this time of grievance for her funeral costs," wrote Annabella Garcia on the site.

For more information on the fundraiser visit gofundme.com/f/kristy-garcia-funeral-costs.

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