By: Richard L. Smith
Acting Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens, II, has reported a grievous vehicle-pedestrian collision in Newark that resulted in the death of a senior man.
The Essex County Prosecutor's Crime Scene Investigations Bureau (CSIB) is currently investigating the incident.
Accoridng to a statement released by Spokesman Robert Florida, on the evening of December 31, at approximately 8:39 p.m., Newark police were alerted to a collision at the intersection of Clinton Avenue and Irvine Turner Boulevard.
The pedestrian involved, 80-year-old Mr. Eugene Thacker of Newark, was urgently transported to University Hospital.
Despite the best efforts of medical personnel, Mr. Thacker was pronounced dead at 9:42 p.m.
The driver involved in the collision remained at the scene and was reportedly unharmed.
As of now, no arrests have been made, and the investigation remains active.
The Essex County Prosecutor's Office is seeking assistance from the public. Anyone with information related to the collision is encouraged to contact their tips line at 1-877-TIPS-4EC or 1-877-847-7432.
All calls and tips will be kept confidential as authorities work to understand the circumstances surrounding this tragic event.