Ex-NJ Assemblyman Alberto Coutinho Dies In Newark Car Crash, 2nd Driver Injured

Former NJ assemblyman Albert Coutinho, 56, killed in fiery car crash

A former New Jersey assemblyman, Albert Coutinho, who left office when he was caught embezzling funds from his family's charity, but pivoted soon after and continued to use his influence to support his community, died in a car crash Sunday morning.

Former Assembly member killed in Newark car crash

Former New Jersey Assembly member Alberto Coutinho was killed Sunday in a car crash in Newark, the Essex County Prosecutor and Newark Public Safety director said. The 56-year-old served in the state legislature for more than five years. Authorties say the collision happened at McCarter Highway and South Street around 7:30 a.m. “Al fought for job creation, recreational space and workforce reentry reforms, all of which helped strengthen our city,”…

Former New Jersey assemblyman Alberto Coutinho killed in fiery crash in Newark

Alberto Coutinho, 56, was a state assemblyman and a leader in the city's Portuguese-American community.

Ex-NJ Assemblyman Alberto Coutinho Dies In Newark Car Crash, 2nd Driver Injured

Alberto Coutinho was a "giant" in the Portuguese community and was known for helping others, a mourner said.

Former N.J. assemblyman, 56, dies in Newark crash

A former state assemblyman was killed in a two-car crash in Newark Sunday morning, officials said.

2-car crash in Newark kills 1 person, injures 1

One driver was killed and another was injured in a two-car crash at an intersection in Newark Sunday morning, officials said.