62-Year-Old Pedestrian Suffers Critical Injuries After Evening Crash in Hackettstown, New Jersey

Local authorities say a vehicle hit a 62-year-old man on a residential street in Hackettstown, New Jersey, Sunday evening, gravely injuring him.

A person was hit by a vehicle in the 600 block of Madison Street around 8:21 p.m., according to police. The Hackettstown Police Department found a man pedestrian with serious injuries after the crash.

Authorities said a 19-year-old Brooklyn Mercedes driver hit the pedestrian. The person was in the road when hit. Investigators found that the person was not using a marked crosswalk when the crash occurred.

On-scene emergency responders treated patients immediately. Due to the severity of the injuries, Hackettstown Medical Center immediately treated the victim. He was transported to Morristown Medical Center when medical officials felt he needed more care.

Several emergency response agencies helped with the event and rescue. Hackettstown First Aid and Rescue Squad, Saint Clare’s paramedics, and Warren County Prosecutors responded to help manage the situation and provide medical care to the injured guy.

Beyond confirming the pedestrian’s critical injuries, authorities have not provided any information. No crash-related charges or citations have been announced by officials.

Local police stated the collision investigation is ongoing. Investigators are looking into the crash’s cause.

Many cities prioritize pedestrian safety, especially at night when visibility is low. To prevent major accidents, authorities advise drivers and pedestrians to stay vigilant and follow road safety rules.

Further updates may be made by officials as the investigation proceeds and details become available.

Sources

Hackettstown Police Department
Warren County Prosecutor’s Office
Hackettstown First Aid and Rescue Squad