Jersey City – Hit-And-Run Leaves Pedestrian Critically Injured
Police are still looking for the driver that left a pedestrian in critical condition after a hit-and-run in Jersey City last Thursday, October 31.
Police say that the victim, a 36 year-old Jersey city man was crossing the intersection of Christopher Columbus Drive and Grove Street at around 11 p.m. when he was struck by a 2008-2010 Chrysler Town and Country minivan. The vehicle left the scene and continued east on Christopher Columbus Avenue before turning north on Greene Street.
The victim is still in critical condition, but is stable, according to the authorities at Jersey city Medical Center.
Police believe the minivan has side mirrors that are black and the passenger side mirror may be missing. The minivan has window tinting on the rear windows and may have damage to the lower right side of the front bumper area.
Our sympathies go towards the victim. We hope he recovers from the injuries sustained from the crash. We also hope the driver is found soon, so justice can be served.
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 was 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 road can be safer for everyone.
If someone you care about was killed or severely injured in an accident, there may be a lot going through your head. The NJ injury attorneys of Brach Eichler Trial Lawyers have helped people like you fight for justice. We will discuss all of your legal options with you, free of charge. Call (973) 364-8300 to get in touch with one of our knowledgeable attorneys.
Note: This blog reports on the types of cases our firm has extensive experience handling. It is painful to learn of the prevalence of these serious accidents, and it is our sincere hope that future catastrophes can be avoided. Our blog posts are written from scouring recent news stories. As more information is revealed, these stories may be updated. If the information in this blog article is outdated or false, please let us know so we can add updates or corrections.
Disclaimer: By showing the frequency of these serious accidents, Brach Eichler Trial Lawyers hopes that more will be done to prevent them. Another aim is to give readers information that can be used to help them reduce the likelihood they are involved in a serious accident. Content on our blog is not legal advice.
