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North Plainfield Man, 33, Fatally Struck Crossing Route 22

A 33-year-old North Plainfield man was fatally struck while crossing Route 22, authorities said.

North Plainfield police

North Plainfield police

Photo Credit: NPPD

Franklin Caiza was walking across the highway at West End Avenue southbound when he was hit by an eastbound vehicle around 9:55 p.m. Saturday, North Plainfield Police Chief William Parenti said.

The vehicle was being operated by a 54-year-old Elizabeth man, police said.

The North Plainfield Fire Department and JFK Paramedics responded. 

Anyone with information is urged to contact the North Plainfield Police Department at 908-769-2937, and request to speak to Traffic Safety Sergeant Kardos or Detective Rogers, or the Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office Tips Line at 1-888-577-8477. 

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