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Pedestrian Fatally Struck by Vehicle on Rt. 1&9 in Elizabeth

Elizabeth

There is an active investigation underway for a fatal pedestrian strike that occurred in Elizabeth this morning.

Police rushed to the area of Route 1&9 north at East Jersey Street at 10:30 a.m. after receiving reports of a person down at that location.

Crews arriving on the scene found the victim unconscious and unresponsive lying near a bike according to authorities.

The male victim was pronounced dead a short time later.

A female driver of the vehicle that struck the victim stayed at the scene.

The incident is under investigation.