November 14, 2024
EAST WINDSOR, NJ (MERCER)—Police say that on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at approximately 10:09 p.m. the East Windsor Police Department responded to a motor vehicle collision involving a pedestrian on Route 130 North in the area of the Americana Kitchen and Bar.
The preliminary investigation revealed that a 2016 Honda CRV was traveling northbound on Route 130. The pedestrian Eric S. Lopresti, 31 of East Windsor, was attempting to cross Route 130, from west to east, when he was struck by the Honda CRV within the right lane of travel. Responding officers and EMS administered life-saving measures, however Lopresti suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene.
The Driver of the Honda CRV, Darren G. Sobel 49, of Monroe, was arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated. This investigation remains ongoing.
Agencies responding to the scene were, East Windsor Police Department, Mercer County Prosecutor’s Office, Capital Healh Paramedics, Capital Health EMS, East Windsor Volunteer Fire Company #1, and the New Jersey Department of Transportation.
