According to Hillside Police officials, at approximately 5:45 pm on Thursday, authorities responded to the scene of a motor vehicle accident on Route 22 east where a pedestrian was struck.
Police say the initial report indicated that the pedestrian, identified as Ms. Al Mujadilah Baxter, 50, was walking on the highway when a vehicle struck her.
According to police, Ms. Baxter was pronounced dead en route to the hospital.
The investigation remains active and ongoing.