The Summit Police Department is investigating a fatal pedestrian accident that occurred on River Road, between Morris Avenue and Plain Street, at approximately 6:51AM on Wednesday, December 20, 2023.

A 66-year-old woman from Newark was tragically struck and killed while attempting to cross River Road in the middle of the block near the intersection of Plain Street. The victim was hit by a 2018 Toyota Tundra, driven by a 70-year-old man from Hopatcong, NJ. She was pronounced dead after being transported to Overlook Medical Center by the Summit Volunteer First Aid Squad.

The incident is under investigation by the Summit Police Department Traffic Safety Bureau in conjunction with the Union County Accident Reconstruction Team. Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact the Summit Police Department at 908-273-0051.

For more information on the Summit Police Department, visit cityofsummit.org/police.

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