![Galloway, NJ, Woman Indicted For 2020 Fatal Crash in Atlantic City](https://townsquare.media/site/564/files/2023/02/attachment-US-Route-30-Absecon-Blvd.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Galloway, NJ, Woman Indicted For 2020 Fatal Crash in Atlantic City
A Galloway Township woman has been indicted in connection to a fatal crash on Route 30 in 2020.
![Lite 96.9 WFPG logo](https://townsquare.media/site/987/files/2022/04/attachment-512-10.jpg?w=100)
On Wednesday, 53-year-old Carmen Ruiz was indicted for second-degree vehicular homicide by recklessly operating a motor vehicle causing the death of 25-year-old Dustin Miller, in addition to second-degree leaving the scene of a fatal accident.
According to the Atlantic County Prosector's Office, during the early morning hours of September 25, 2020, Miller was killed on Route 30 in Atlantic City when he was struck by a Hyundai Santa Fe, being driven by Ruiz.
Subsequent investigation revealed her use of numerous medications caused a state of intoxication and impaired her ability to operate a motor vehicle. Ruiz also failed to remain on scene, reporting the crash after arriving home.
The investigation into this accident was a cooperative effort by the Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office and the Atlantic City Police Department.
The public is reminded that charges are accusations and all persons are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Great New Jersey Stores That We Once Loved That Are Now Closed
Cold Cases: South Jersey's Unsolved Murders & Mysteries
More From Lite 96.9 WFPG
![Galloway Proposes New Rules & Penalties at Township Parks](http://townsquare.media/site/397/files/2024/04/attachment-galloway-dog-park.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![Tips for Lowering Your Home Energy Bill in NJ](http://townsquare.media/site/397/files/2024/07/attachment-Electric.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![South Jersey Spot Is NJ’s #1 Place to Scatter Your Ashes](http://townsquare.media/site/397/files/2024/07/attachment-guy-spreads-ashes.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![North Wildwood Lotto Player Wins $1Million on $20 Scratch-Off](http://townsquare.media/site/397/files/2024/07/attachment-winning-lotto-tix.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![Mainland Grad & Hard Rock CEO Named to Gaming Hall of Fame](http://townsquare.media/site/397/files/2024/07/attachment-jjim-allen-41.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![Shhh! Don’t Tell NJ Politicians. Gas Prices are Coming Down](http://townsquare.media/site/397/files/2024/07/attachment-State-House.jpg?w=980&q=75)