Authorities today confirmed that the 41-year-old man who was struck by an SUV last week has succumbed to his injuries.
The Essex County Prosecutor's Office spokeswoman Katherine Carter confirmed that Joseph Kowalski, of West Orange, was pronounced dead on Jan. 11th.
According to police, on Jan. 6th, Kowalski attempted to cross Pleasant Valley Way at approximately 6:30 p.m. when he was by the SUV.
The driver remained at the scene adding the driver has not been charged.