By: Richard L. Smith
The Essex County Prosecutor’s Office is investigating a deadly pedestrian collision that occurred along a busy roadway in downtown Newark Sunday evening, causing significant traffic delays near the Prudential Center.
According to preliminary information, Newark Police responded to the intersection of McCarter Highway and Edison Place at approximately 7:45 p.m. on October 11 after receiving multiple reports of a person lying in the roadway.
Upon arrival, officers found an unidentified individual unconscious and unresponsive after reportedly being struck by a vehicle.
Police immediately requested emergency medical personnel to the scene. The victim was pronounced dead a short time later.
The incident caused heavy traffic congestion along northbound McCarter Highway as concertgoers were making their way into downtown Newark for Don Omar’s scheduled performance at the Prudential Center.
Authorities have not released the victim’s identity or additional details regarding the vehicle involved.
The Essex County Prosecutor’s Office is leading the investigation into the circumstances surrounding the deadly collision.
The cause of the crash remains under active investigation.