Newark – Acting Essex County Prosecutor Carolyn A. Murray and Newark Public Safety Director Anthony F. Ambrose announced today that the Newark Police Department and the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office Homicide/Major Crimes Task Force are investigating a fatal pedestrian incident.
Yesterday, at approximately 10:30 p.m. Brandon L. Lawson, 26, of Rahway was struck and killed by a person driving a Nissan Altima in the vicinity of 18th Avenue and Bergen Street in Newark.
Following the collision the suspect vehicle failed to stop and continued traveling at a high rate of speed westbound on 18th Avenue.
Lawson was pronounced dead at the scene at 10:46 p.m.
At this time no arrests have been made. The investigation is active and ongoing. Additional information will be released as it becomes available.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office Homicide/Major Crimes Task Force tips line at 1-877-TIPS-4EC or 1-877-847-7432.