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Driver Charged in Connection with Fatal Crash

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Ana-Maria Ciofu, 26, has been charged with second-degree vehicular homicide in a Chester Township crash that claimed the life of a Toyota RAV4 operator on August 31. Chester Township Police responded to the collision, where Ciofu allegedly drove her 2025 Lexus IS300 at an excessive speed, hitting the RAV4. The RAV4's operator, C. K. , was pronounced dead at the scene, while Lubov Sakovich, a passenger in Ciofu's vehicle, suffered bodily injuries.

Ciofu now faces charges of disorderly persons assault by auto in addition to vehicular homicide. After her First Appearance, she received pretrial release, and a pre-indictment conference is scheduled before Judge Robert M. Hanna on December 15, 2025. The investigation involved the Chester Township Police Department, the Morris County Sheriff’s Office Crime Scene Investigation Unit, and the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crimes Unit. This incident raises significant concerns about road safety in the community, highlighting the risks associated with excessive speeding.

The local authorities aim to address these issues through ongoing investigations and legal proceedings.

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