North Jersey College President Reportedly Hits Student With Car

MAHWAH, NJ — Ramapo College President Dr. Peter Mercer hit a student while driving his car on campus Friday, police said.

The student, Kevin Murphy, 20, sustained non-fatal injuries when Mercer hit him at 3:59 p.m. at the intersection of Magnolia and Ramapo Valley Roads, NorthJersey.com reported.

Murphy admitted in a police report that he was wearing earbuds when crossing the street, did not look at the lights and did not hear anything, the report said, citing a police report. Mercer told authorities the traffic light was green, but the sun glare kept him from seeing Murphy.

Murphy was taken to The Valley Hospital, the report said. Mercer was not issued a summons.

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