A volunteer Manchester Township Fire Chief was killed early Tuesday morning after being struck by an SUV while working in a construction zone on the New Jersey Turnpike, TLS has learned.
Brian Flanagan, 47, served as chief of the Ridgeway Volunteer Fire Company for the past several years.
The crash occurred at approximately 3:52 a.m. on the south outer roadway of the Turnpike near milepost 87.7 in Edison Township, Middlesex County.
According to State Police, Flanagan was working within a marked construction zone where two lanes were closed when a GMC SUV entered the work zone and struck him. He sustained fatal injuries.
The driver fled the scene but was later identified as Anthony Bernardi, 40, of Edison, police said.
Bernardi was arrested and charged with first-degree aggravated manslaughter, second-degree vehicular homicide, and second-degree leaving the scene of an accident resulting in death.
He is being held at the Middlesex County Jail pending a detention hearing.
The crash remains under investigation.
I’m so sorry for the grieving family, his community And for those affected.
May his soul rest in peace!!
Very sad. He was very nice to the entire community.
And yet Christopher Neff is not charged with any crime.
He was charged and indicted. He is currently in Salem County Jail awaiting trial.
Brian was one amazing guy who was always there for our community to help in any way! We are going to miss you Brian, RIP and your family should know how appreciated you where by your jewish community and neighbors!
RIP
His jewish neighbors join in mourning this terrible tragedy. RIP
When he did our septic, He helped us with another plumbing issue we were dealing with, and didn’t charge us a cent.
He was such a nice person to everyone. We’re all going to miss him so much. My deepest condolences to his entire family and friends. May he rest in peace.
Is this the guy from gotta go septic??
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