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Harrison Township – Man Lying on Road Killed After Being Run Over

Harrison Township – Man Lying on Road Killed After Being Run Over >

Date Published: 2020/01/16

A man who was lying in the middle of a highway was killed when a car ran over him During Tuesday night’s rush hour, January 14.

Police are still looking into why the victim, identified as 65 year-old John P. Day from Woodbury, was lying on the eastbound lane of Route 322. Day was lying on the eastbound lane of Route 322 at around 5:31 p.m. when he was struck by a 2017 Ford Taurus driven by a 53 year old driver.

Emergency responders pronounced Day dead at the scene.

No charges or violations were given to the 53 year-old driver of the Ford Taurus.

We would like to send our sincerest condolences to the bereaved family. We hope they are able to find the courage to get back on their feet in these tough times.

Pedestrian Accidents

Pedestrian accidents are one of the most fatal types of crashes that happen on the roadways of New Jersey. In a report compiled by the New Jersey State Police Fatal Accident Investigation Unit says that in 2017, there were a total of 179 pedestrian crashes which resulted in 35 injuries and 183 fatalities. 91 of these fatalities happened because the pedestrian was crossing at a prohibited area, and 40 fatal crashes happened while the pedestrian was crossing at a marked crosswalk.

New Jersey law states that a driver of a vehicle must stop and stay stopped for a pedestrian crossing the roadway within any marked crosswalk, but shall yield the right-of-way to a pedestrian crossing the roadway within an unmarked crosswalk at an intersection, except at crosswalks when the movement of traffic is being regulated by police officers or traffic control signals. Pedestrians must also obey pedestrian signals and use crosswalks at signalized intersections. Drivers and pedestrians who fail to follow these laws may face a hefty fine.

We urge drivers and pedestrians alike to observe and follow laws so that the roadways can be safer for everyone.

Written by: Brach Eichler Injury Lawyers
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