Homeless Woman Killed Crossing Route 46 In Saddle Brook: Police

SADDLE BROOK, N.J. — A homeless woman pushing a shopping cart was struck and killed crossing Route 46 early Monday morning, authorities said.

The woman, 35, was walking from the Saddle Brook Center when she crossed the highway against the red light at the crosswalk and was struck by a vehicle on the eastbound side at about 1 a.m., said police Chief Robert Kugler.

Kugler said the driver heading east had a green light to go.

"We are attempting to identify and understand her personal circumstances and which ultimately led up to this most unfortunate tragedy," Kugler said. "Our sympathies are with the family at this most difficult time."