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Authorities ID Pedestrian Struck, Killed In Haddon Township Authorities ID Pedestrian Struck, Killed In Haddon Township
Authorities ID Pedestrian Struck, Killed In Haddon Township 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…
Police ID Pedestrian Struck, Killed After Climbing Over Route 9 Barrier In Sayreville Police ID Pedestrian Struck, Killed After Climbing Over Route 9 Barrier In Sayreville
Police ID Pedestrian Struck, Killed After Climbing Over Route 9 Barrier In Sayreville Sayreville police have identified the 49-year-old pedestrian killed when he was struck by a vehicle after climbing over a concrete barrier on Route 9. Scott Munk, of Hamburg, NY, was struck at about 12:40 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 22 in the 900 block of Route 9 North as he tried to cross the highway, according to Sayreville Police Lt. James Novak. Munk had jumped the barrier and was struck by a passing vehicle, Novak said. The driver remained at the scene and has not been charged, the lieutenant said on Wednesday, Jan. 24. The crash remains under investigation.
Student Struck By Driver Who Ran School Bus Stop Sign, Warning Lights In Gloucester: Police Student Struck By Driver Who Ran School Bus Stop Sign, Warning Lights In Gloucester: Police
Student Struck By Driver Who Ran School Bus Stop Sign, Warning Lights In Gloucester: 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…
Perth Amboy Driver Sentenced For Hit-Run Crash That Killed Pedestrian On Walker: Prosecutor Perth Amboy Driver Sentenced For Hit-Run Crash That Killed Pedestrian On Walker: Prosecutor
Perth Amboy Driver Sentenced For Hit-Run Crash That Killed Pedestrian On Walker: Prosecutor A 30-year-old woman from Perth Amboy has been sentenced to seven years in New Jersey State Prison in a hit-run crash in which a pedestrian on a walker was killed, authorities said. Hansel Farrier-Romero, 30, was sentenced on Tuesday, Jan. 16 in connection with the 2022 fatal crash in Perth Amboy, according to Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone and Chief Lawrence Cattano of the Perth Amboy Police Department. Rocco Chirichillo, 72, also of Perth Amboy, was crossing the roadway using a walker at the intersection of Convery and Pfeiffer boulevards at about 8:30 p.m. on A…
'Critical Condition Nightmare:' Family Friends Seek Community Aid For Father In Maryland Crash 'Critical Condition Nightmare:' Family Friends Seek Community Aid For Father In Maryland Crash
'Critical Condition Nightmare:' Family Friends Seek Community Aid For Father In Maryland Crash Support is on the rise for a beloved Maryland father who was left with critical injuries after being struck by a car last week. John Patton was hit while walking on Muncaster Road in Rockville on Wednesday night, Jan. 3, according to a GoFundMe launched for his family’s ongoing expenses. Patton is on a ventilator due to the severity of his injuries, which will require multiple surgeries and forthcoming tests. “There will be many tests, an MRI, scans, etc., and we just want to help where we can,” reads the campaign, created by Amanda Moore and Alicia Sullivan. “He is alive, praise God, but …
York Man Struck Dead In Harrisburg Allegedly Hit By Convict: Court Docs York Man Struck Dead In Harrisburg Allegedly Hit By Convict: Court Docs
York Man Struck Dead In Harrisburg Allegedly Hit By Convict: Court Docs A Middletown man has been charged for fatally striking a York City resident at a Harrisburg intersection, court records obtained by Daily Voice detail.  Jose Borrero, 34, died at Penn State Holy Spirit Hospital in Camp Hill on Friday, Dec. 9. He was identified by the Dauphin County Coroner's office.  On January 8, Dylan Matthew Haines, 31, was charged in connection with the fatal strike at South Cameron and Paxton streets just before 8:15 p.m. on Dec. 6, according to the police.  Borrero "had entered into the roadway, attempting to assist with a broken down vehicle…
Pedestrian Struck, Killed In Bike Lane In Washington Township Pedestrian Struck, Killed In Bike Lane In Washington Township
Pedestrian Struck, Killed In Bike Lane In Washington Township 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…
Police Identify Pedestrian Killed In Lansdale Wreck Police Identify Pedestrian Killed In Lansdale Wreck
Police Identify Pedestrian Killed In Lansdale Wreck Authorities have named the 57-year-old man who was hit and killed walking across Church Road in Lansdale last month.  Victor Bonanni was crossing between Pennbrook Parkway and Station Square Boulevard late on Dec. 22 when he was struck by a southbound car, police said. The driver remained on scene.  Bonanni was rushed to Lansdale Hospital with a head wound and "other traumatic injuries" and later died, according to authorities.  Hatfield, Towamencin, Montgomery Twp., and Upper Gwynedd police also assisted at the scene, Lansdale PD added.  Bonanni, of Lansdale, is …
Pedestrian 'Extremely Critical' After North Philly Hit-Run: PD Pedestrian 'Extremely Critical' After North Philly Hit-Run: PD
Pedestrian 'Extremely Critical' After North Philly Hit-Run: PD A pedestrian suffered fractures to their skull and hips after being struck in a hit-and-run in Philadelphia on Friday night, Dec. 29, according to city police.  Authorities said the victim was crossing North Broad Street at West Susquehanna Avenue around 9:35 p.m. when they were hit by a dark-colored Nissan.  The victim was hospitalized in "extremely critical condition" with "severe injuries," PPD said.  The Nissan is said to be dark gray with a sunroof and possible damage to its front end. Three of its wheels are silver and the front-left wheel is black, detectives said.&nb…
Man Struck, Killed By Car On Manhasset Street Man Struck, Killed By Car On Manhasset Street
Man Struck, Killed By Car On Manhasset Street An 85-year-old Long Island man is dead after a car hit him as he tried to cross the street, police said. The incident happened in Manhasset on Thursday, Dec. 28, according to Nassau County Police. Mykola Rybalka, age 85 of Manhasset, was crossing Plandome Road, heading east at around 5:30 p.m. when the car, a 2021 Infiniti, hit him. It is unclear where on Plandome Road he was crossing.  The Infiniti, driven by a 79-year-old man, was driving north on Plandome Road. Rybalka was taken to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead. No other injuries were reported. 
Police ID 87-Year-Old Beloved Reston Man Killed Crossing Intersection In Virginia Police ID 87-Year-Old Beloved Reston Man Killed Crossing Intersection In Virginia
Police ID 87-Year-Old Beloved Reston Man Killed Crossing Intersection In Virginia An 87-year-old Reston man well known to the community has died from his injuries after being struck by a Mercedes while walking near a busy Fairfax County intersection, police say. Peter McCandless has been identified by investigators as the man struck attempting to cross the southbound lanes of Reston Parkway near Market Street earlier this week. Police say that McCandless was walking in a crosswalk, but against the signal when he was struck by a 2017 Mercedes ML350 traveling through the area. McCandless was rushed by first responders to an area hospital, where he died from. his injuries.…
Teen Driver Tried To Save Pedestrian After Hitting Him In Spotsy, Sheriff Says Teen Driver Tried To Save Pedestrian After Hitting Him In Spotsy, Sheriff Says
Teen Driver Tried To Save Pedestrian After Hitting Him In Spotsy, Sheriff Says A teenage driver tried - and failed - to revive a man who she struck while he was attempting to cross the road in a dimly lit area in Spotsylvania on Thursday night, according to officials. Deputies from the Spotsylvania County Sheriff's Office were called at around 10:45 p.m. on Thursday to the 3900 block of Plank Road, where a 48-year-old pedestrian was hit by a driver in a Dodge sedan. Investigators say that the man - whose name has not been released - was wearing dark clothing, not in a crosswalk, and attempting to walk in a poorly lit part of the street when he was struck by the teen, …
Multiple Pedestrians Struck By Vehicle Near Courthouse In Rockville: Police (DEVELOPING) Multiple Pedestrians Struck By Vehicle Near Courthouse In Rockville: Police (DEVELOPING)
Multiple Pedestrians Struck By Vehicle Near Courthouse In Rockville: Police (Developing) Three people were hospitalized in Rockville when a driver struck them not far from Montgomery County Circuit Court. Shortly after 2:30 p.m. on Thursday afternoon officers from the Rockville City Police Department were called to the the 100 block of East Montgomery Avenue, where there was a reported crash with pedestrians involved. Police say that three people were taken to area hospitals with "various injuries."  At approximately 2:36 p.m. Rockville City Police responded to 199 East Montgomery Avenue for the report of multiple injured persons struck by a vehicle. Three people were …
Dog Missing After Owner Struck By Vehicle At Bound Brook Intersection: Police Dog Missing After Owner Struck By Vehicle At Bound Brook Intersection: Police
Dog Missing After Owner Struck By Vehicle At Bound Brook Intersection: Police A 63-year-old woman was hospitalized and her Sheltie is missing after she was struck by a vehicle in Somerset County on Tuesday morning, Dec. 12, police said. The woman was walking her Sheltie, “Bonnie,” when she was struck near the intersection of Crusader Way and Washington Street in Bound Brook around 7:15 a.m., Police Chief Richard S. Colombaroni said in a release. The woman was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. The driver of the vehicle remained on scene to cooperate with the investigation. Bonnie, meanwhile, ran away after the crash and has n…
Woman Killed After Being Struck By Jeep, Car Near Garden City Park Intersection Woman Killed After Being Struck By Jeep, Car Near Garden City Park Intersection
Woman Killed After Being Struck By Jeep, Car Near Garden City Park Intersection A woman was killed after being struck by two vehicles near an intersection in a residential neighborhood on Long Island. Click here for a new, updated story: ID Released For New Hyde Park Woman Killed After Being Struck By Jeep, Car In Garden City Park The incident happened just after 6 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 12 in Garden City Park. The victim, a 75-year-old, was crossing Marcus Avenue eastbound at Pubins Lane when she was hit by a 2020 Jeep Wrangler being operated by a 26-year-old woman, Nassau County Police said. The woman was then struck by a second vehicle, a 2008 Honda …
Pair Of Pedestrians ID'd After Deadly Strike In Allentown: Coroner (UPDATED) Pair Of Pedestrians ID'd After Deadly Strike In Allentown: Coroner (UPDATED)
Pair Of Pedestrians ID'd After Deadly Strike In Allentown: Coroner (Updated) (Note: This story has been updated with new information from the Lehigh County Coroner's Office.) Officials have named the two Allentown pedestrians killed in an early morning crash on Sunday, Dec. 10.  Luz Daneza Ruiz Acosta, 43, and Christopher E. Stocker, 44, were struck on the 300 block of West Hamilton Street around 1:15 a.m., said the Lehigh County Coroner's Office.  They were taken to Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest where Ruiz Acosta died around 2 a.m. and Stocker died around 2:45 a.m., authorities said.  Both died from blunt force injuries, the Coroner's Off…
Little Ferry Pedestrian, 58, Struck, Killed In East Rutherford Little Ferry Pedestrian, 58, Struck, Killed In East Rutherford
Little Ferry Pedestrian, 58, Struck, Killed In East Rutherford A 58-year-old Little Ferry woman was struck and killed in East Rutherford over the weekend. The victim was struck by a Jeep Cherokee off the intersection of Paterson Avenue and Franklin Place near the Wallington border around 5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 3, East Rutherford Police Chief Dennis Rivelli said. Witnesses said she was thrown several yards. CPR was conducted on the victim, who Riverlli said was pronounced dead at Hackensack University Medical Center. The 19-year-old driver from Hasbrouck Heights remained at the scene. No summonses were immediately issued nor charges immediately file…
Man Fatally Struck By Vehicle In Caldwell: Prosecutors Man Fatally Struck By Vehicle In Caldwell: Prosecutors
Man Fatally Struck By Vehicle In Caldwell: Prosecutors A 68-year-old man was fatally struck by a vehicle in Caldwell on Sunday, Nov. 26, authorities said. At 6:33 p.m., Caldwell police responded to a pedestrian struck near 395 Bloomfield Ave., Acting Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens, II and Caldwell Police Chief James H. Bongiorno said. Gregory Katz was transported to St. Joseph's University Medical Center in Paterson where he was pronounced dead, Stephens and Bongiorno said. The driver of the vehicle remained on scene, Stephens and Bongiorno said.  The Essex County Prosecutor's Crime Scene Investigations Bureau is investigati…
Police ID Man Struck, Killed Walking Along Glen Burnie Highway On Thanksgiving Night Police ID Man Struck, Killed Walking Along Glen Burnie Highway On Thanksgiving Night
Police ID Man Struck, Killed Walking Along Glen Burnie Highway On Thanksgiving Night Dark clothes doomed an Anne Arundel man who was struck and killed by a driver in Glen Burnie on Thanksgiving, officials say.  On Monday morning, the Anne Arundel County Police Department announced that Kevin Lee Crist, 54, died from his injuries after being struck by a Hyundai SUV while walking on Thanksgiving night in his hometown. The crash was reported around 7:40 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 23 in the area of Ritchie Highway near Kuethe Road. According to police, the Glen Burnie resident was walking in the northbound lanes of Ritchie Highway wearing all-dark clothing when he was struck …
Dog-Walking Woman, 40, Struck Crossing Glen Rock Street, Hawthorne Driver, 76, Cited Dog-Walking Woman, 40, Struck Crossing Glen Rock Street, Hawthorne Driver, 76, Cited
Dog-Walking Woman, 40, Struck Crossing Glen Rock Street, Hawthorne Driver, 76, Cited A 40-year-old Glen Rock woman walking her dog was hospitalized after she was struck by an SUV while crossing the street in broad daylight, authorities said. A 76-year-old Hawthorne resident received a summons for failing to yield following the Nov. 14 noontime crash. The pedestrian and her dog were crossing Ackerman Avenue when the driver made a left from westbound Rock Road heading south and his 2015 Subaru XV Crosstrek hit her, Glen Rock Police Chief Dean Ackermann said. Members of the Glen Rock Volunteer Ambulance Corps took the victim to The Valley Hospital in Ridgewood with injuries t…
Deadly Weekend: 2 Men Killed In Separate Crashes On Colonie Roadways Deadly Weekend: 2 Men Killed In Separate Crashes On Colonie Roadways
Deadly Weekend: 2 Men Killed In Separate Crashes On Colonie Roadways Two men are dead following separate crashes involving pedestrians in the region. The first incident happened in Albany County just before midnight Saturday, Nov. 11, in Colonie on Central Avenue. A man walked into the roadway near Fuller Road and was struck by a Ford F-150 truck that was driving westbound, according to Colonie Police. The victim, identified as 49-year-old David Herskind, was pronounced dead at the scene. A 48-year-old Albany man who was driving the truck remained at the scene and is cooperating with police. Emergency crews in Colonie were called again shortly before midn…
Pedestrian Fatally Struck By Vehicle Crossing Elizabeth Highway: Authorities Pedestrian Fatally Struck By Vehicle Crossing Elizabeth Highway: Authorities
Pedestrian Fatally Struck By Vehicle Crossing Elizabeth Highway: Authorities A pedestrian was fatally struck by a vehicle while crossing a highway in Elizabeth on the early morning of Tuesday, Nov. 7, authorities said. The pedestrian was crossing the 1000 block of Spring Street across the Spring Lane Motel, Ruby Contreras, the public information officer for the City of Elizabeth said. Pedestrians are prohibited from crossing the highway, Contreras said. The driver remained on the scene and police determined no charges would be filed, Contreras said.
Woman, 85, Hits Man, Truck, Tree In Pittsfield; 1 In Critical Condition: Cops Woman, 85, Hits Man, Truck, Tree In Pittsfield; 1 In Critical Condition: Cops
Woman, 85, Hits Man, Truck, Tree In Pittsfield; 1 In Critical Condition: Cops Update: Noor Khan Zadran, the 26-year-old man from Albany, New York, who was hit while crossing Central Berkshire Blvd on Friday, died on Monday from his injuries. Police are investigating the crash.  Original: An 85-year-old Pittsfield crashed into a pedestrian and a truck Friday afternoon, Nov. 3, before slamming into a tree in Berkshire County, police said.  Judith Daly was driving a Hyundai Sonata north on Central Berkshire Blvd just after 3:30 p.m. when she hit Noor Khan Zadran, a 26-year-old man from Albany, New York, Pittsfield police said.  Related: …
Box Truck Hits, Kills 41-Year-Old Man On Halfmoon Roadway Box Truck Hits, Kills 41-Year-Old Man On Halfmoon Roadway
Box Truck Hits, Kills 41-Year-Old Man On Halfmoon Roadway A man was struck and killed while walking on a roadway in the region. The Saratoga County incident happened at around 5 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 29, on Route 9 in the town of Halfmoon, according to the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office. Michael Blackburn, age 41, was walking along Route 9 near Sitterly Road when he was struck by a box car. Blackburn, of Clifton Park, was taken to Samaritan Hospital where he died from his injuries, deputies said. The 41-year-old truck driver, of Saugerties in Ulster County, was not injured and remained at the scene. He was not arrested, and no criminal charges we…
Driver Who Hit Pedestrian In River Vale Charged With Assault By Auto, DWI Driver Who Hit Pedestrian In River Vale Charged With Assault By Auto, DWI
Driver Who Hit Pedestrian In River Vale Charged With Assault By Auto, DWI A Mahwah driver with a criminal history was drunk when he struck a pedestrian in River Vale, authorities said. Nicholas M. Manuele, 27, was charged with assault by auto and DWI in a school zone following the early evening crash on Demarest Avenue on Wednesday, Oct. 25, River Vale Police Chief Christopher Bulger said. Hillsdale police took the initial call and contacted their River Vale colleagues, the chief said. The pedestrian was treated at the scene and brought to a local hospital with injuries that Bulger said weren't life-threatening. Manuele, already had a history of mostly drug-rel…
Woman Fatally Struck By Car In Ashburn Woman Fatally Struck By Car In Ashburn
Woman Fatally Struck By Car In Ashburn A 75-year-old woman was fatally struck by a car in Loudoun County Monday, Oct. 23. The woman was in the crosswalk on Old Ryan Road and Hammersmith Place in Ashburn when she was struck by a Mercedes SUV, around 5:45 p.m., county officials said. The woman was taken to an area hospital where she was pronounced dead. The driver remained at the scene. The Sheriff’s Office Crash Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate the crash. Anyone with any information is asked to call Investigator T. Alpy at 703-771-1021. Want breaking news in the DMV as it happens, or want to contribute? Join the DMV…
Fatal Incident: Person Jumps From Bridgeport Overpass Into Route 8 Traffic Fatal Incident: Person Jumps From Bridgeport Overpass Into Route 8 Traffic
Fatal Incident: Person Jumps From Bridgeport Overpass Into Route 8 Traffic A person died overnight after allegedly jumping off the Route 8 overpass into traffic in Fairfield County. The incident took place in Bridgeport around 9:45 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 17 on the overpass at Chopsey Hill Road. Scott Appleby, director of Emergency Management for Bridgeport, said Connecticut State Police notified the Bridgeport Police over the hotline that a pedestrian was struck on Route 8 northbound near the exit ramp. Bridgeport police, fire, and EMS responded and found the person dead at the scene, Appleby said. While investigating, state police confirmed with bystanders that th…
Pedestrian, 67, Critically Hurt In Hackettstown Pickup Truck Crash Pedestrian, 67, Critically Hurt In Hackettstown Pickup Truck Crash
Pedestrian, 67, Critically Hurt In Hackettstown Pickup Truck Crash A 67-year-old man remains in critical condition after being struck by a pickup truck in Hackettstown, police said. Hackettstown Police were called to the access road near Wendy’s on Mountain Avenue around 4:45 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 21, the department said. Investigators say a 59-year-old Oxford Township man was behind the wheel of a Chevy pickup making a left turn onto the access road from the Wendy’s parking lot when he struck the victim, who was crossing the road. The pedestrian, of Wildwood, Florida, suffered serious injuries and was flown to Morristown Medical Center, where he r…
Police ID Pedestrian Killed By Prius Driver In Montgomery County Police ID Pedestrian Killed By Prius Driver In Montgomery County
Police ID Pedestrian Killed By Prius Driver In Montgomery County A 61-year-old man has died at an area hospital after being struck by the driver of a Toyota Prius in Montgomery County, authorities say. Sidney Cardoso Sr. has been identified by police as the Silver Spring man who was killed after being hit by a woman as he was crossing New Hampshire Avenue near Bonifant Road. The incident was reportedly shortly before 9:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 5 in Colesville. Officers were called to the scene, and it was determined that Cardoso was in the roadway for unknown reasons when he was struck. He was rushed to an area hospital with critical injuries, where he…
11-Year-Old Girl Hit By Car After Getting Dropped Off By School Bus In Watertown: Police 11-Year-Old Girl Hit By Car After Getting Dropped Off By School Bus In Watertown: Police
11-Year-Old Girl Hit By Car After Getting Dropped Off By School Bus In Watertown: Police New, updated report - New Update: No Charges Filed After 11-Year-Old Hit By Car In Watertown, Police Say An 11-year-old girl was hospitalized as the result of being struck by a vehicle a short time after she was dropped off by a school bus in Connecticut, police said.  The incident happened in Litchfield County on Tuesday, Sept. 5 around 3 p.m., when Watertown Police responded to the area of Buckingham Street and Cummings Avenue after receiving a report of a girl being hit by a car.  According to the department, arriving officers found that the girl had just been droppe…
Lancaster Man Struck In Marked Crosswalk ID'd: Police Lancaster Man Struck In Marked Crosswalk ID'd: Police
Lancaster Man Struck In Marked Crosswalk ID'd: Police A 74-year-old man has been identified after he died at a hospital after being struck in a Central Pennsylvania crosswalk, police announced on Tuesday, Sept. 5. Tar Pee Tu of Charles Road in Lancaster, was struck in the crosswalk in the first block of Pitney Road in Lancaster at approximately 11:13 p.m. on Sept. 2, the East Lampeter Township Police Department detailed in a release.  The southbound striking vehicle was a gray 2009 Acura TSX driven by 34-year-old Luis Petrilli-Rivera, of South Ann Street in Lancaster, the police explained. He remained on the scene.&nbs…