By: Richard L. Smith
Police in Mountainside temporarily closed all eastbound Route 22 lanes while officers investigated a pedestrian strike that resulted in severe injuries Thursday.
The early morning incident happened around 4:35 a.m. near New Providence Road.
Emergency responders arrived and found a severely injured, unconscious, and unresponsive person lying on the roadway.
Medical personnel administered CPR to the victim, who police believe operated a scooter before being struck by the car.
Expect heavy eastbound delays on the roadway while police engage in the active and ongoing investigation.
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