By: Richard L. Smith
An overnight pedestrian strike in New Brunswick has left one person critically injured, prompting an active investigation by local authorities.
The incident occurred around 11:47 p.m. on NJ-27 near Quentin Avenue, a busy roadway in the city.
Emergency responders swiftly arrived at the scene after receiving reports and found an individual lying in the roadway, suffering from severe injuries as a result of the collision.
For the safety and efficiency of the ongoing investigation, police closed all lanes on NJ-27 near the incident.
The victim, who was not identified, was immediately transported to a nearby hospital for critical medical treatment.
The victim remains in critical condition, and no further information about the incident or the individuals involved has been made available.
The New Brunswick Police Department is actively looking into the circumstances surrounding this incident.