Bloomfield Man Charged In Fatal Essex County Crash

ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — Authorities have charged an Essex County man with vehicular homicide in connection with the May 27 death of 33-year-old Belleville resident Luis Davila.

According to the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office, the fatal crash took place around 8:30 p.m. on Belleville Avenue in Belleville when Alan Faynzilberg, 19, of Bloomfield, allegedly crossed into incoming traffic and hit Davila head-on.

In addition to the vehicle homicide charge, Faynzilberg, who sustained injuries in the crash, was also charged with aggravated assault for “severe injuries” sustained by his girlfriend who was a passenger in the vehicle, prosecutors said.

Faynzilberg was arrested at his home in Bloomfield Thursday, authorities said. His bail was set at $350,000.

An investigation is active and ongoing, prosecutors said. Anyone with information about the incident can contact the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office Homicide/Major Crimes Task Force at 1-877-TIPS-4EC or 1-877-847-7432.