>Date Published: 2019/12/15
A pedestrian in Wayne Township died from his injuries after he was hit by a car on Route 46 late Wednesday night, December 11.
Police responded to a pedestrian strike with injuries on Route 46 East, near the area of Ramada Inn at around 9:52 p.m. According to police investigation, 60 year-old John Baranki from New York was crossing the street when he was hit by a Honda Passport driven by a man from Clifton.
Emergency responders who arrived at the scene determined that the victim suffered serious injuries and was pronounced dead just before 10:30 p.m.
The driver of the Honda Passport remained at the scene.
Police investigation is still ongoing.
We would like to send our condolences to the family of the deceased. May they find the strength and courage to move forward from this tragic accident.
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 roadways can be safer for everyone.
Written by: Brach Eichler Injury Lawyers