Passenger Killed in Woodbridge Car Accident, Driver Flees Scene

A tragic car accident on Friday morning in Woodbridge claimed the life of a passenger while the driver fled the scene, according to local authorities. The crash occurred at approximately 9:05 a.m. at the intersection of Route 9 and Green Street, involving a single vehicle, a 2017 Kia Sportage.

Upon arriving at the scene, Woodbridge police officers discovered 47-year-old Mario Ortiz Bonilla from North Plainfield, the front-seat passenger, inside the vehicle. Bonilla sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. Unfortunately, the driver of the vehicle had fled the scene before the authorities arrived and remains at large.

Preliminary investigations suggest that the driver abandoned the Kia Sportage after the crash, leaving Bonilla behind. The circumstances leading to the accident are still under investigation as authorities work to piece together the events leading up to the tragedy.

Detectives from the Woodbridge Police Department and the Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office are actively investigating the case. Woodbridge Police Detective Jeffery Horvath and Detective Matthew Colonna from the Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office are leading the investigation, with no further details about the driver being released at this time.

Authorities are urging anyone with information regarding the accident or the whereabouts of the driver to come forward. Individuals can contact Detective Horvath at 732-306-5982 or Detective Colonna at 732-745-3354. Investigators are hopeful that leads from the public may assist in bringing the driver to justice.

The tragic loss of Mario Ortiz Bonilla has left his family grieving, while the investigation continues to unfold. As authorities intensify their efforts to locate the fleeing driver, the incident has raised concerns about road safety and accountability for hit-and-run accidents in the area.

This heartbreaking event serves as a reminder of the devastating consequences of such crashes, and local residents are being urged to assist the police in any way they can to help bring closure to Bonilla’s family and ensure justice is served.