Florence Akoma, 45, killed and James Cannici, 20, arrested following wrong-way crash on Route 18 in Old Bridge, New Jersey

Modified Date: 
Fri, 08/30/2024 - 9:14am
Accident Date: 
Sunday, July 16, 2023

Driver faces manslaughter charge in fatal wrong-way crash on Route 18

Cannici, 20, of Old Bridge was arrested at the scene and charged with drunken driving. On Monday he was charged with aggravated manslaughter, vehicular homicide, aggravated assault and assault by auto.

Prosecutor: Old Bridge man charged in deadly drunk driving crash on Route 18

Officials say that 20-year-old James Cannici made an illegal turn from Ferris Road onto the wrong side of Route 18 and struck a Honda Accord driven where 45-year-old Sayreville resident Florence Akoma was a passenger. Officials say that Akoma was killed and the driver significantly injured. They say that Cannici also struck another vehicle.
Type: Car Accident
People Involved: 
Florence Akoma
James Cannici
Roadway: 
Route 18
Area: 
Trenton-NJ