Crash That Killed Fire Chief Draws Citations From South Brunswick

SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ — Motor vehicle tickets were issued in connection with the fatal crash motorcycle crash that killed Helmetta fire chief Christopher Acs, South Brunswick Police said Thursday.

On Monday at 3:20 p.m. Maheshkum Kuniyil, 48, of Dayton was driving a 2019 Honda Odyssey on Summerfield Boulevard and came to a stop at the Georges Road intersection. More: Helmetta Fire Chief Killed In South Brunswick Motorcycle Crash

Kuniyil then attempted to make a left onto Georges Road and collided with a 1998 Harley Davidson motorcycle being driven by Acs, 47, which was headed north on Georges Road, according to the investigation. Acs was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash. More: Fundraiser For Helmetta Fire Chief Killed In South Brunswick Crash

Kuniyil came to a stop but failed to make sure it was clear to proceed into the intersection, according to investigators.

The South Brunswick Police Department issued two motor vehicle summonses to Kuniyil - one for failure to yield right of way at an intersection and one for obstructing the passage of other vehicles.

Both tickets will be heard in Municipal Court.

The investigation was conducted by Patrolman First-Class Jason Gassman of the South Brunswick Police Department Traffic Safety Bureau and Det. Jonathan Berman of the Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office.

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