48°
Damian Dymka, 29, of Garfield, was walking on the shoulder of the northbound side when he was struck by a Honda Accord shortly before 3 a.m. near milepost 151 in Bloomfield, New Jersey State Police said.
The driver of the Honda, a 25-year-old resident of Bloomfield, was not injured.
On Wednesday, loved ones set up a GoFundMe page for Dymka's funeral, remembering him as a kind soul who worked as a nurse before and during the COVID-19 pandemic.
"Damian was always patient and sacrificed much to help save many," organizer Miranda Stone wrote.
Dymka's loved ones also shared memorial posts on social media.
Anyone who may have witnessed the crash or the events leading to or following the crash is asked to contact Troop D Bloomfield Station at 732-441-4500 ext. 3400. Anonymous tips are welcome.
Click here to follow Daily Voice Ridgewood and receive free news updates.
