Reckless Driving Charge In Crash That Killed Burlington County Teen: Cops

EVESHAM, NJ — A teen was driving recklessly during a crash that killed a young motorcyclist in Evesham, according to police. But Brandon Braciszewski won't get criminally charged, authorities announced Wednesday.

Braciszewski's truck collided with an oncoming motorcycle Nov. 4, killing 19-year-old Tyler Ciabattoni, police said. Following an investigation, Braciszewski received four summonses Tuesday for the fatal incident. But the Burlington County Prosecutor's Office advised against filing criminal charges.

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The investigation into Braciszewski, 18, is now closed, according to the Evesham Police Department.

Braciszewski received summonses for reckless driving, making an improper turn, improper use of a divided highway, and failure to yield.

Evesham police conducted an "extensive investigation" into the crash, the agency said. The prosecutor's office then reviewed their findings.

The collision occurred just before 8 p.m. Nov. 4 at Route 73 and Dutch Road, police said. Ciabattoni was pronounced dead at the scene, while Braciszewski and his passenger were unhurt.

According to early investigative findings, Braciszewski was traveling west on Dutch Road. He attempted to enter Route 73 southbound after crossing over the northbound lanes. That's when Ciabattoni's motorcycle hit his vehicle, police said the morning after the collision.

Ciabattoni graduated last year from Cherokee High School in Marlton. His obituary states the following:

"Tyler enjoyed his years growing up in Marlton. From Evans School to De Masi to Cherokee High School where he graduated in 2022. He enjoyed playing football and lacrosse and making great friends. Tyler was hard working and eager to learn as he was working full-time in construction and part time valeting cars. He loved riding his motorcycle and anything to do with cars. Tyler’s dad would help him learn the hands on things he liked to do especially with cars, and he was excited to change the oil in his mom’s car. Most of all, his smile and personality lit up the room."