Pedestrian Killed on Thanksgiving Eve After Being Hit by Car

A Morris Plains motorist killed a pedestrian on Thanksgiving Eve, disrupting the festivities. The town was startled hours before the holiday.

The incident occurred around 6:30 p.m. on West Hanover Avenue near Stiles Avenue, a residential area with heavy nighttime traffic, according to neighborhood officials. Investigators claimed the man was hospitalized after walking wounded himself. His injuries killed him despite therapy.

Officials must warn families before exposing identification. Police said the investigation will reveal more collision details.

West Hanover Avenue was closed for hours while police investigated, photographed, and determined what happened. Drivers waited as police cleared the highway.

The Morris County Prosecutor’s Office, Morris Plains Police, and Sheriff’s Office Crime Scene Investigation Unit are investigating. A fatal pedestrian collision inquiry frequently involves numerous authorities.

Morris Plains Police Detective Bureau and Morris County Crime Stoppers accept witness and informant calls. Officials believe even small amounts of information from neighbors or witnesses could help investigators determine what happened before the disaster.

This tragic crash the night before Thanksgiving raises concerns about walking on local roads, especially in the early evening when visibility is low and holiday traffic is high. Community members demand answers throughout the probe. One quiet night, they mourn a life lost.

Sources

Morris Plains Police Department
Morris County Prosecutor’s Office
Morris County Sheriff’s Office