Elderly Pedestrian Dies Following Collision With Private Tour Bus in Ridgefield, New Jersey
A 76-year-old man has died after being struck by a private tour bus Tuesday night in Ridgefield, New Jersey, according to authorities.
The fatal crash happened at approximately 9:30 p.m. at the intersection of Broad Avenue and Maple Avenue in Bergen County. Emergency responders arrived at the scene after receiving reports of a pedestrian being hit by a private tour bus.
Officials said the 76-year-old man suffered critical injuries in the collision. He was transported to a nearby hospital for emergency medical treatment, but despite the efforts of medical staff, he later died from his injuries.
The Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office confirmed that it is investigating the incident. Authorities have not released the identity of the victim, and no additional details about the circumstances leading up to the crash have been made public.
Investigators are working to determine exactly how the collision occurred. At this stage, officials have not announced whether any charges will be filed or whether any factors contributed to the incident. The investigation remains active.
Fatal pedestrian crashes continue to receive close attention from law enforcement agencies as investigators examine every available detail to establish the sequence of events. Officials typically review evidence from the scene and gather witness information as part of the investigative process before reaching any conclusions.
Authorities are expected to provide additional information if new details become available as the investigation progresses.
Sources
- Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office
- Ridgefield Police Department
