Pedestrian Dies In North Jersey After Being Hit By 3 Cars, Authorities Say

ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — A pedestrian died after they were hit by three cars in North Jersey on Friday morning, authorities said.

The fatal crash took place around 6:20 a.m. on the 400-block of Frelinghuysen Avenue in Newark.

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The victim, Darryl Jenkins, 65 – whose last known address was in Roselle – was pronounced dead at the scene, according to the Essex County Prosecutor's Office and the Newark Department of Public Safety.

All three drivers remained at the scene. None exhibited signs of impairment, authorities said.

A police investigation into the crash continues. Authorities said anyone with information can contact the Essex County Prosecutor's Office Tips Line at 1-877-TIPS-4EC or 1-877-847-7432.

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