Crime & Safety
Man Seriously Injured, Hit By Car While Trying To Cross Route 1&9 In Union County
A 53-year-old Linden man was seriously injured Friday night, and investigators are asking witnesses to come forward.
LINDEN, NJ — Police are asking for the public's help after a man was seriously injured when he was hit by a car while trying to cross Route 1 & 9 in Linden late Friday night, said Linden Police.
The crash happened at around 11:42 p.m. on Friday, on Route 1&9 North near Woodlawn Avenue.
The pedestrian, identified as a 53-year-old Linden man, was hit by a white Kia Rio as he tried to cross Route 1&9, said police.
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The man suffered serious injuries in the crash and was taken to University Hospital. He remains in stable condition.
The driver, a 46-year-old Elizabeth resident, was not injured and remained on scene following the crash, said police.
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Investigators are asking anyone who may have witnessed the crash or anyone with information about the vehicle or pedestrian in the moments leading up to the crash to contact Investigator Mike Rozycki at 908-474-8505 or via email at mrozycki@lpdnj.org.
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