Washington Township, NJ (December 6, 2024) – A man is dead after being hit by a car while walking in the lane of a Gloucester County, New Jersey, roadway on Thursday evening, according to the Washington Township Police Department.
The crash happened around 5:15 p.m. on Ganttown Road between Egg Harbor and Bells Lake Roads on Thursday, December 5, police said. Investigators said that a blue-colored Kia Sportage crashed into the 79-year-old man as he was walking in the eastbound lane.
The man was taken to a nearby hospital, where he later died, officials confirmed. However, no further details were released as Washington Township PD officers confirmed that the crash remained under investigation. In the interim, officers asked any witnesses to come forward right away.
We offer our sincere condolences to the deceased man’s family.
Pedestrian Deaths in New Jersey
Per the most recent available accident statistics, a pedestrian was killed in a traffic collision in New Jersey 27% of the time over the last year alone. Tragically, any pedestrian in New Jersey who is out for a stroll risks being in a collision, but some age groups see more traffic-related fatalities than others. For instance, adults over 65 make up about 20% of all pedestrian accident fatalities. Moreover, New Jersey ranked among the deadliest states for pedestrians.
Unfortunately, the busy streets in New Jersey threaten pedestrians’ safety, so the state has passed several laws that drivers must abide by to keep pedestrians safe. Drivers who break these prohibitions may be subject to civil and criminal penalties, particularly if a pedestrian is hurt. Moreover, motorists in New Jersey have a duty of care to pedestrians, and when they fail to uphold this civil responsibility to others, it thus follows that they may be held civilly accountable.
If you have lost a loved one due to a pedestrian crash, you can greatly benefit from seeking the guidance and assistance of a New Jersey personal injury attorney who can help you and your family recover today. If you resort to a dedicated Washington Township New Jersey pedestrian accident lawyer to fight for your side, your chances of winning your personal injury case will be significantly higher.
Spear Greenfield Personal Injury Attorneys will make every effort to ensure you and your family receive the financial assistance necessary for a complete recovery after the tragic and unexpected death of a loved one in a pedestrian crash. Call our offices at 1-800-905-3425 as soon as possible to arrange a free initial consultation with one of our caring and compassionate lawyers. At Spear Greenfield Personal Injury Attorneys, we’re here to help you and yours recover after a dramatic crash has turned your lives upside down.
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