Elizabeth Man Struck, Killed On Route 1&9 In Front Of Beer Plant

A 60-year-old pedestrian was struck and killed in front of the Anheuser-Busch beer plant in Newark, authorities said.

03/10/2022 5:19 p.m.

Garry Robinson, of Elizabeth, was struck in the area Route 1 and 9 southbound at about 4:45 a.m. Thursday, March 10, according to Acting Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens, II, and Newark Public Safety Director Brian A. O’Hara.

The Essex County Prosecutor’s Office Homicide/Major Crimes Task Force and Newark police are investigating the crash.

The preliminary investigation indicates that the victim was hit by two different vehicles. Both vehicles remained on scene. A third person, who witnessed the incident, also remained at the scene.

The investigation is active and ongoing.

No charges have been filed against the drivers, police said.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office tips line at 1-877-TIPS-4EC or 1-877-847-7432. All calls will be kept confidential.

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