Traffic & Transit
Pedestrian Dies In North Jersey After Being Hit By 3 Cars, Authorities Say
The fatal crash took place in Essex County. A Union County resident was pronounced dead at the scene.
ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — A pedestrian died after they were hit by three cars in North Jersey on Friday morning, authorities said.
The fatal crash took place around 6:20 a.m. on the 400-block of Frelinghuysen Avenue in Newark.
The victim, Darryl Jenkins, 65 – whose last known address was in Roselle – was pronounced dead at the scene, according to the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office and the Newark Department of Public Safety.
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All three drivers remained at the scene. None exhibited signs of impairment, authorities said.
A police investigation into the crash continues. Authorities said anyone with information can contact the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office Tips Line at 1-877-TIPS-4EC or 1-877-847-7432.
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