July 14, 2020 - Fatal Fall Victim

Bridgewater, NJ - On 07/13/2020 at 10: 31 pm, The Bridgewater Police Department was dispatched to the Brook Warehouse located at 5 Van Veghten Drive for a reported injury to a roof worker who fell through the roof approximately 30 feet onto the warehouse floor. Upon arrival Officers located the victim, Frank Bartholomew, 34 year old male, from Pennsylvania, and began life saving measures. Finderne Rescue Squad and Medics from Robert Wood Johnson Medical Center in Somerville arrived and took over care. Bartholomew was transported to Robert Wood Johnson Medical Center in New Brunswick where he succumb to his injuries. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) responded and are assisting with the investigation. The Finderne Fire Department also assisted.