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Authorities ID Pedestrian Struck, Killed In South Jersey Authorities ID Pedestrian Struck, Killed In South Jersey
Authorities ID Pedestrian Struck, Killed In South Jersey A pedestrian was struck and killed by a vehicle in Haddon Township, authorities said. Maria Rios-Reyes, 65, of Haddon Township, was fatally hit on Feb. 11 near East Holly Avenue, the Camden County Prosecutor’s Office said. Rios-Reyes founded a local cleaning company, Crystal Cleaning Services, according to an obituary published by Popiolek Funeral Home.  “Above all, Cristina will always be remembered for her strong faith and her love of family,” the obit said. She is survived by two children, two grandchildren and numerous siblings. Click here to read Maria Rios-Reyes' complete obit…

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by Jon Craig
Schools
Student Struck By Driver Who Ran School Bus Stop Sign, Warning Lights In South Jersey: Police Student Struck By Driver Who Ran School Bus Stop Sign, Warning Lights In South Jersey: Police
Student Struck By Driver Who Ran School Bus Stop Sign, Warning Lights In South Jersey: Police A 15-year-old girl from Gloucester Township was struck by a vehicle while crossing the road to a school bus, authorities said. The student, from Camden County Technical School, was seriously injured by the driver who allegedly ignored the bus' extended stop bar and warning lights, according to Gloucester Township police. On Thursday, Jan. 18, at about 6:30 a.m., Gloucester Township police were dispatched to the intersection of Hickstown Road and Heatherwood Drive for a pedestrian struck by a vehicle.  Police found the student who had crossed Hickstown Road to get on her school bu…

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by Jon Craig
Police & Fire
Pedestrian Struck, Killed In Bike Lane In Gloucester County Pedestrian Struck, Killed In Bike Lane In Gloucester County
Pedestrian Struck, Killed In Bike Lane In Gloucester County A 31-year-old pedestrian was struck and killed by a pickup truck while walking in a bike lane in Gloucester County, authorities said. Quinel D. Harris, of Glassboro, was walking northbound on Greentree Road near Chapel Heights Road in Washington Township around 9:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 27 when he was hit by a northbound Chevy Silverado pickup as the vehicle was changing lanes, according to township police. The bicycle lane at that location is between motor vehicle traffic lanes approaching the intersection with Chapel Heights Road and is painted green. Harris was taken to Cooper Universit…

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by Jon Craig
News
NJ Student Killed In Pedestrian Crash On UMass-Dartmouth Campus NJ Student Killed In Pedestrian Crash On UMass-Dartmouth Campus
NJ Student Killed In Pedestrian Crash On UMass-Dartmouth Campus A 19-year-old University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth student from the Jersey Shore was struck and killed by a car on campus, college officials said. Frankie Petillo Jr. was struck by a vehicle on Thursday, April 6, according to the college chancellor. Petillo, of the Manahawkin section of Strafford, was a freshman Bioengineering student. The college held a candlelight vigil on Monday. Petillo's death prompted students to launch a Change.org petition to improve street safety on campus.  The petition says, in part: "The student body wants more safety. Speed bumps, speed monitors, sidewalks, …

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by Jon Craig
Police & Fire
Pedestrian, 85, Struck, Killed By Pennsylvania Driver In Trenton Crash: PD Pedestrian, 85, Struck, Killed By Pennsylvania Driver In Trenton Crash: PD
Pedestrian, 85, Struck, Killed By Pennsylvania Driver In Trenton Crash: PD An 85-year-old pedestrian was killed in Trenton on Sunday, March 4, authorities said. The crash occurred at about 9:20 p.m. on Route 29 north near Warren Street, according to Trenton Lt. Nathan Bolognini. The victim's name had not been released because his next of kin had not been notified, the lieutenant said. The driver called police from Pennsylvania and said he might have hit someone, Bolognini said. No charges had been filed.

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by Jon Craig
Police & Fire
Man Killed Trying To Cross Atlantic City Expressway: NJSP Man Killed Trying To Cross Atlantic City Expressway: NJSP
Man Killed Trying To Cross Atlantic City Expressway: Njsp A man trying to cross the Atlantic City Expressway was struck and killed, authorities said. Roland T. Marshall, 66, of Atlantic City was fatally struck about 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 24  at milepost 3 on the eastbound side of the expressway in Pleasantville, New Jersey State Police said. He was struck by a Mercedes Benz C-Class, police said. The Mercedes was traveling east on the highway in the left lane when Marshall tried to cross from south to north and was hit, police said.

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by Jon Craig
Police & Fire
20-Year-Old Man Killed Walking On Garden State Parkway 20-Year-Old Man Killed Walking On Garden State Parkway
20-Year-Old Man Killed Walking On Garden State Parkway A 20-year-old man was struck and killed by a Jeep while he was walking on the Garden State Parkway early Saturday, Aug. 27, authorities said. Zachary Fulmer, of Marmora, was heading south in the northbound lanes when he was hit near milepost 28.5, in Somers Point around 2:43 a.m., New Jersey State Police Trooper Brandi Slota said. It wasn't clear if the driver remained at the scene. Fulmer was pronounced dead.

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
Police ID Pedestrian Struck, Killed 'Wandering' Across Jersey Shore Highway Police ID Pedestrian Struck, Killed 'Wandering' Across Jersey Shore Highway
Police ID Pedestrian Struck, Killed 'Wandering' Across Jersey Shore Highway Authorities have released the name of a pedestrian killed while crossing a road in Toms River. Joseph L. Witty Jr. 39 of Toms River, died at about 5:45 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 16, while crossing Route 37, Toms River police said. He was not in a crosswalk when he was struck, police said. Police were dispatched to Route 37 east and Marian Street, in reference to a man wandering in the street in the westbound lanes. Moments later dispatch received another call that a pedestrian was struck in the eastbound lanes of Route 37.  Police found the pedestrian dead in the shoulder …

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by Jon Craig
News
Pedestrian Struck, Killed In Fort Lee By SUV Driven By Union City Motorist Pedestrian Struck, Killed In Fort Lee By SUV Driven By Union City Motorist
Pedestrian Struck, Killed In Fort Lee By SUV Driven By Union City Motorist A 33-year-old pedestrian was struck and killed in Fort Lee by an SUV driven by a Union City motorist, authorities said. Mark Williams of Paterson was struck by the southbound 2016 Porsche Cayenne on Lemoine Avenue at Washington Avenue, just north of the George Washington Bridge, around 9:45 p.m. Wednesday, Fort Lee Police Capt. Edward Young said. Responding officers immediately began CPR on the unresponsive victim, who was taken to Holy Name Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead soon after, the captain said. The female driver, also 33 years old, stopped immediately and remained at …

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by Jerry DeMarco
News
Police ID Pedestrian Killed In South Jersey Crash Police ID Pedestrian Killed In South Jersey Crash
Police ID Pedestrian Killed In South Jersey Crash A 63-year-old pedestrian who was struck and killed in South Jersey has been identified, authorities said. Eva Wolfe, of the Marlton section of Evesham, was struck at 4:14 p.m Sunday, May 15, at Lafayette and Decatur streets in Cape May, Cape May police said.  A 51-year-old driver from Lafayette Hill, PA, and a child passenger were treated at an area hospital, the outlet said.  No charges had been filed. An investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information regarding this tragic accident is encouraged to contact the Cape May County Prosecutor’s Office at (609) 465-1135, the Cape M…

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by Jon Craig
Police & Fire
Erratic Driver Kills Woman In Cape May County: Police Erratic Driver Kills Woman In Cape May County: Police
Erratic Driver Kills Woman In Cape May County: Police A 63-year-old woman was struck and killed by an erratic driver in Cape May, authorities said. The crash occurred at 4:14 p.m. on Sunday, May 15. The woman was walking near the Route 109 Bridge (Lafayette Street when a vehicle struck her and then a telephone pole and two vehicles before becoming disabled, Cape May police said. The woman was pronounced dead at the scene. Her name had not been released.

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by Jon Craig
Obituaries
Dad Dies After Being Hit Crossing Street Dad Dies After Being Hit Crossing Street
Dad Dies After Being Hit Crossing Street A father has died from injuries he sustained when he was hit by a car on Monday night, according to police and his family. Lower Paxton Township Police were called to a report of a pedestrian struck in the 5500 block of Allentown Boulevard on Dec. 20 at 6:17 p.m., according to a release by police. Upon arrival, police found George R. Slack Jr., 53, laying in the westbound lanes of Allentown Boulevard. Slack was transported to the hospital where he underwent multiple surgeries but ultimately succumbed to his injuries, according to the police and his family. The driver of the vehicle tha…

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by Jillian Pikora
Obituaries
Jersey City Woman Struck By Federal Agent's Car Dies, Report Says Jersey City Woman Struck By Federal Agent's Car Dies, Report Says
Jersey City Woman Struck By Federal Agent's Car Dies, Report Says A 58-year-old Jersey City woman struck by a federal agent's car was taken off life support over the weekend after just over a week on life support, NJ Advance Media reports. Carmelina Tusa was struck while crossing Route 139 and Baldwin Avenue on her way to work on Oct. 22 around 8:10 a.m.  Spokespeople from the Hudson County Prosecutor's Office, Port Authority and Jersey City police departments told NJ Advance Media they are not involved in the investigation. Click here for the full story from NJ Advance Media.

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
DUI Driver Caused Pennsauken School Bus Crash Injuring 4, Police Say DUI Driver Caused Pennsauken School Bus Crash Injuring 4, Police Say
DUI Driver Caused Pennsauken School Bus Crash Injuring 4, Police Say A DUI driver was charged in a school bus crash that left an adult pedestrian seriously injured and three children with minor injuries Wednesday in Pennsauken, authorities said. The bus was stopped and letting off students when the vehicle, driven by Benjamin Ramos, 39, drove up inuring the four just before 3 p.m. near East Springfield Avenue and River Road, police said. Initial and unconfirmed reports say the bus was carrying approximately two dozen kids at the time. Ramos was charged with four counts each of assault by auto, endangering another person, and being under the i…

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
DEVELOPING: Pedestrian Struck, Killed In Gloucester County DEVELOPING: Pedestrian Struck, Killed In Gloucester County
Developing: Pedestrian Struck, Killed In Gloucester County A pedestrian was struck and killed in Gloucester County Monday afternoon, according to initial reports. The victim was hit near 3985 Tuckahoe Rd. in Franklin shortly after 12:20 p.m., according to initial and unconfirmed reports. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene, the report said. The roadway is closed until further notice. This is a developing story. Check back for more.

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by Valerie Musson
News
Camden Pedestrian Struck, Killed By Police Car Camden Pedestrian Struck, Killed By Police Car
Camden Pedestrian Struck, Killed By Police Car Following procedure, the New Jersey Attorney General’s Office is reviewing the death of a Camden woman who was struck by a police vehicle, authorities announced Friday. The as-yet unidentified pedestrian was crossing Mount Ephraim Avenue at Woodlynne Avenue when she was struck by the marked Camden County Metro Police Department vehicle shortly before 11 p.m. Thursday, state Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal said."The officer was not responding to any police alert at the time of the accident," Grewal said. "The officer immediately stopped and radioed for assistance.  "The pedestrian was…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Traffic
Police Car Strikes, Kills South Jersey Pedestrian, Authorities Confirm Police Car Strikes, Kills South Jersey Pedestrian, Authorities Confirm
Police Car Strikes, Kills South Jersey Pedestrian, Authorities Confirm An unidentified pedestrian died after being struck by a marked police vehicle in South Jersey, authorities said. The woman was crossing the road about midnight when she was hit, a Camden County spokesman said. She later died of her injuries. Her name had not been released pending notification of family. The crash occurred along Route 168 northbound near Ferry and Mount Ephraim Avenues in Woodlynne, initial reports said.  The police officer was taken to the hospital, treated for minor injuries and released,  Additional details were not immediately available.  The state Att…

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by Jon Craig
Police & Fire
Suspect Arrested In Fatal Trenton Hit-Run Pedestrian Crash, Authorities Say Suspect Arrested In Fatal Trenton Hit-Run Pedestrian Crash, Authorities Say
Suspect Arrested In Fatal Trenton Hit-Run Pedestrian Crash, Authorities Say An unidentified motorist has been arrested in a fatal hit-and-run pedestrian crash in Mercer County, authorities said. Trenton police officers responded to North Clinton and Roebling avenues late Saturday on a report of a pedestrian struck, a police department spokeswoman said. Police found an unidentified Hispanic man  lying on the ground with serious injuries, police said. The victim was taken to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead, police said. An alert was broadcast for the suspect's vehicle, which was stopped and detained by Hamilton Township police, according to Tren…

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by Jon Craig
Police & Fire
Child Struck By Car In Trenton Child Struck By Car In Trenton
Child Struck By Car In Trenton A child was struck by a car in Trenton on Monday, authorities said.  Police were called at about 5:30 p.m. to South Clinton Avenue and Capner Street on a report of a car-pedestrian crash. Police found a child bleeding from the head, initial reports said.  The victim was taken to an area hospital for treatment. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES

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by Jon Craig
Police & Fire
Trenton Man Struck, Killed By 2 Vehicles On Route 29 Trenton Man Struck, Killed By 2 Vehicles On Route 29
Trenton Man Struck, Killed By 2 Vehicles On Route 29 A 51-year-old Trenton man died when he was struck by two vehicles on Route 29, authorities said. Authorities were called to Route 29 northbound and Hermitage Avenue, where Marcus Drury had been struck around 8:30 p.m. April 3, Trenton Police Det. Capt. Peter Weremijenko said. The drivers of both vehicles and drivers have been identified.  The investigation is on-going and we ask that anyone with any information contact the Trenton Police Department anonymous tip line at 609-989-DRUG (3784) The investigation is being conducted by Trenton Police Detective Nicholas Morgante, along …

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
South Jersey Pedestrian, 46, Killed In Hit-Run Crash South Jersey Pedestrian, 46, Killed In Hit-Run Crash
South Jersey Pedestrian, 46, Killed In Hit-Run Crash A 46-year-old woman from Burlington was killed early Saturday when she was struck by a driver who fled the scene, authorities said.  At 2:13 a.m., Burlington Township police responded to Campus Drive between Sunset Road and Autumn Lane on a report of a pedestrian lying in the road.  Rochelle Ritter suffered fatal injuries as a result of being struck by a vehicle that then fled the scene prior to passersby locating her and calling 9-1-1, police said.  Ritter was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash. Initial investigation suggests that Ritter was struc…

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by Jon Craig
Police & Fire
Police ID Pedestrian, 49, Killed In Trenton Crash Police ID Pedestrian, 49, Killed In Trenton Crash
Police ID Pedestrian, 49, Killed In Trenton Crash Trenton police have identified the 49-year-old pedestrian killed by a car on Sunday evening. Abraham Lopez from Deutz Avenue in Hamilton Township was struck about 6:30 p.m., according to a Trenton police captain. That victim's body had to be pulled from underneath a car at Route 129 and Lalor Street, according to initial reports.  Lopez was pronounced dead at the scene, police said.

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by Jon Craig
Police & Fire
Pedestrian Struck, Killed In Central Jersey Pedestrian Struck, Killed In Central Jersey
Pedestrian Struck, Killed In Central Jersey A pedestrian was struck and killed by a vehicle in New Brunswick, authorities said. The male crash victim, who had not been identified as of Thursday night, was pronounced dead at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, according to Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone and Director Anthony A. Caputo of the New Brunswick Police Department. The man was fatally struck Wednesday evening on Livingston Avenue near Welton Street, they said. The motorist remained at the crash scene and cooperated with law enforcement, they said. The investigation is active and continuing. Anyon…

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by Jon Craig
Police & Fire
Fatal Pedestrian Crashes In Burlington, Middlesex Counties Fatal Pedestrian Crashes In Burlington, Middlesex Counties
Fatal Pedestrian Crashes In Burlington, Middlesex Counties First responders in Burlington and Middlesex counties were called to separate, serious pedestrian crashes early Friday, authorities said. About 6 a.m. on Route 38 in Lumberton, EMS crews were en route to a man lying in the roadway with "obvious fatal injuries," according to an initial unconfirmed report. Medics were recalled and a request was made for the Fire Police Strike Team on Route 38 at Eayrestown Road, reports said. About 7 a.m. in Middlesex County, there was a report of a fatal pedestrian struck at Stelton Road and Charles Charles in Piscataway, according to an initial unconfi…

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by Jon Craig
Police & Fire
Teenage Girl Struck By Car, Left By Driver On Atlantic City Roadway Teenage Girl Struck By Car, Left By Driver On Atlantic City Roadway
Teenage Girl Struck By Car, Left By Driver On Atlantic City Roadway A 28-year-old woman from Atlantic County was arrested on Wednesday after her car struck a teenage pedestrian in Atlantic City, authorities said. The woman is accused of leaving the girl seriously hurt in the roadway, Atlantic City police said. The 16-year-old girl was found by Police Officer Aaron Jones in the 200 block of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard just before midnight on Tuesday, police said. The teenager needed surgery, they said. Shelby Frasier of Northfield was taken into custody by Officer Eric Knuttel when she returned to the crash scene three hours later, a city poli…

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by Jon Craig
Police & Fire
Jersey City Pedestrian Left With Limp Gets $675,000 Crash Settlement Jersey City Pedestrian Left With Limp Gets $675,000 Crash Settlement
Jersey City Pedestrian Left With Limp Gets $675,000 Crash Settlement A pedestrian who had several bones broken when he was hit by a Bergen County manufacturing company's vehicle while crossing a Jersey City street has accepted $675,000 to settle a lawsuit. Jose Rojas, 33, was crossing Barrow Street in a crosswalk when he was knocked down by a vehicle owned by a Moonachie company when its driver turned from York Street on Nov. 19, 2018, according to the NJ Law Journal. Rojas suffered right leg and ankle fractures requiring surgery and leaving him with what his attorney said will be a permanent limp. Rojas claimed that the driver, Guido Openner, disregarded a…

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by Jerry DeMarco