Cars Fatally Strike Pedestrian Near Beer Plant In Newark: Police

NEWARK, NJ — A pedestrian died after being hit by two cars on Route 1&9 in front of the Anheuser-Bush beer plant in Newark on Thursday, authorities said.

The Essex County Prosecutor’s Office and the Newark Department of Public Safety released the following statement about the death:

“The preliminary investigation indicates that at approximately 4:45 a.m. on Thursday, March 10, Garry Robinson, 60, of Elizabeth, was struck in the area Route 1&9 southbound in front of the Anheuser-Bush beer plant. The victim was hit by two different vehicles. Both vehicles remained on scene. A third person, who witnessed the incident, also remained at the scene.”

No charges have been filed against the drivers, authorities said.

The Essex County Prosecutor’s Office Homicide/Major Crimes Task Force and the Newark Police Department are investigating the incident. 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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