Woman Struck and Killed at Landmark

A 79-year-old woman was apparently struck and killed by her own car Saturday evening outside the Landmark on Mount Pleasant Avenue.

According to Katherine Carter of the Essex County Prosecutor's Office, the woman, who was later identified as Sally A. Simmons of Livingston, forgot to put her car in park. The vehicle, an Acura, then rolled back over her as she walked behind it. Simmons was fatally injured as a result.

Authorities said Simmons was going to the , a popular pub and restaurant, to find out about the availability for an event, Carter said.

The Essex County Prosecutor's Office was called in for accident investigation. The accident occurred shortly before 6:30 p.m.  The Landmark is located at 259 West Mt. Pleasant Ave., near the Route 10 circle. Authorities blocked off the street during the investigation, but it was re-opened later in the evening.

A man who answered the phone at the pub said the manager was outside talking to police and was not available for comment.

According to published reports, Simmons had lived in Livingston for the last five years, but had previously lived in Cedar Grove for many years. Her husband, Thomas Joseph Simmons, died this past January at the age of 85.

At the time of Mr. Simmons death, the couple had been  married for 58 years and had three grown children and grandchildren.