An Elizabeth man crossing Route 27 with a walker this morning was struck and killed by a car, authorities said.
Police say Geza Kish was struck around 4:30 a.m. near the roadway's intersection with Wood Avenue. He was taken to Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, where he was later pronounced dead.
According to police, the 75-year-old Geza Kish was attempting to cross the highway near Wood Avenue against the traffic lights and outside of the crosswalk, when he was struck by a 1995 Ford Escort at approximately 4:30 a.m. driven by a 73-year-old Edison man.
The identity of the driver is being withheld at this time. No tickets or charges against the driver, according to police.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police at (732) 633-7700.