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William Richardson was struck by a vehicle that veered off Route 202 (Main Street) and onto the sidewalk around 6:10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 23 in Bedminster, local police said.
William was pronounced dead at the hospital, and the 35-year-old driver of the Nissan Altima that struck him was hospitalized. The crash is being investigated by local police and the Somerset County Prosecutor's Office.
According to his obituary, William had graduated from Bernards High School last Spring. His true education, though came from "books he read and studied in the fields of history, geography, chemistry, biology, astronomy, mythology, and the development and evolution of languages," his obituary says.
A voracious reader, William took Plato's writings with him to the barbershop while waiting for a haircut, his obit said. He was remembered as being hilariously funny with a quick wit and a dry sense of humor," with a gentle soul.
Visitation will be held Tuesday, Oct. 3, at the Gallaway & Crane Funeral Home, with services set for the following day. Click here for service details.
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