Mercer County Superintendent Killed in Accident While Jogging

The superintendent for the Robbinsville School District died after he was hit by a car Monday morning, according to school district officials.

Steven Mayer was killed around 7 a.m. while jogging on Robbinsville Edinburg Road near Anderson Lane in Robbinsville on Tuesday, according to information from the township. The driver of the car was a 17-year-old senior at Robbinsville High School, the township said via Facebook.

The driver remained at the scene. No charges have been filed. The investigation is ongoing.

All schools were closed on Tuesday, and the district was providing crisis counseling Tuesday afternoon in the commons area.

“With a heavy heart, we share with you devastating news that our beloved Dr. Steven Mayer, Superintendent of Schools passed away this morning from a tragic accident,” the Robbinsville School Board of Education said via Facebook. “As a community, we ask that you keep the Mayer Family in your thoughts and prayers,” the post read.

Mayer's wife teaches at Sharon Elementary School, and they have three sons. A vigil was planned for Tuesday night, 7 p.m., at Foxmoor Park along Route 33.

"Words cannot begin to convey the sorrow I feel for Donna and their children, Steve's many friends and extended family, the Robbinsville School District and this entire community," Robbinsville Mayor Dave Fried said. "Above all, Steve was a friend who I spoke with often. I will miss his spirit, his leadership, his energy and his passion for the students of Robbinsville ... along with everyone he worked with. Steve was so full of life and a genuinely nice guy. He is someone we all truly admire."

Others who knew Mayer offered condolences.

“My heartfelt thoughts and prayers go out to Dr. Mayer’s family, loved ones and the greater Robbinsville community who have all suffered a great loss this morning," Senator Linda R. Greenstein said of the incident. “The Robbinsville school district has achieved great success over the years under Dr. Mayer’s esteemed leadership and his commitment to excellence. His loss will be felt by all the students and families, teachers and staff who crossed his path and by the community at large. My thoughts are with the Robbinsville school community during this very difficult time.”

Assemblyman Wayne P. DeAngelo said the community in "deep shock."

“We are a community in deep shock and grief today after the tragic passing of Dr. Steven Mayer this morning. Dr. Mayer was a passionate, dedicated and kind man who cared deeply about the students and faculty that he led and the community in which he lived," DeAngelo said. "He was always looking for ways to improve the Robbinsville School system even speaking with me just days ago about thoughts he had regarding the growing school district. Dr. Mayer always wanted the students and schools to be the best. He represented the very best. My deepest thoughts and prayers to his family as they mourn and to all of those touched by this tragic loss for Robbinsville."

Many also expressed their reactions on social media.

The attached image of Steven Mayer was posted on Robbinsville Township's Official Facebook page