The South Brunswick Police Department is investigating a fatal motor vehicle crash that occurred on Monday, June 22, 2026, at approximately 8:35 p.m. on Route 535 near Commerce Drive.
The preliminary investigation indicates that a 2012 Honda Accord, operated by 44-year-old Samuel Appiah-Debrah of Sayreville, was traveling northbound on Route 535 when the vehicle crossed the painted median and entered the southbound lane, sideswiping another vehicle. After the initial collision, the Honda continued northbound, struck a curb, and came to rest in a wooded area at the northwest corner of the intersection.
Responding officers forced entry into the vehicle and immediately began lifesaving measures. Mr. Appiah-Debrah was transported to Penn Medicine Princeton Medical Center, where he was later pronounced deceased.
At this time, the crash does not appear to be criminal in nature.
The Monmouth Junction Fire Department also responded to assist at the scene. Route 535 was closed for approximately four hours while emergency personnel and investigators processed the crash scene.
The investigation remains active and ongoing. Anyone with information related to this incident is asked to contact Sergeant William Beard of the South Brunswick Police Department at 732-329-4000, ext. 7483.
