Crime & Safety
UPDATE: NBA No. 1 Pick Ben Simmons' Cousin From Ramsey Killed In Hit-And-Run In Hoboken: Report
Zachary Simmons out celebrating his cousin being drafted when he was hit early Saturday morning, authorities said.
The cousin of NBA No. 1 draft pick Ben Simmons was killed in a hit-and-run accident early Saturday in Hoboken.
Zachary Simmons, 21, of Ramsey, was hit by a black SUV at Willow Avenue and Sixth Street, CBS2 reported. The hit-and-run occurred at 3:30 a.m., the report said.
The victim's mother, Monique Steele, told CBS2 that police said the vehicle was traveling at least 70 miles per hour. The victim was out at a friend's birthday party after celebrating his cousin's No. 1 selection in the NBA Draft Thursday when the crash occurred, Steele confirmed in the report.
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Ben Simmons posted about the crash, and his cousin, on Twitter Saturday night.
#ripZacharySimmons pic.twitter.com/3MXEOn0xTW
— Ben Simmons (@BenSimmons25) June 26, 2016
I'm glad I could share this moment in my life with you. Rest in peace Cuzzo . Much love Zachary Simmons #rip
— Ben Simmons (@BenSimmons25) June 26, 2016
Hearing the news this morning is a reminder to never forget the important things in life.
— Ben Simmons (@BenSimmons25) June 26, 2016
The Record reported that the vehicle may have been a Cadillac Escalade, citing the Hudson County Sheriff's office. Witnesses reported hearing two loud thuds when the accident occurred, according to the CBS2 report.
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Simmons was pronounced dead at 4:25 a.m. at Jersey City Medical Center, according to The Record.
Anyone with information regarding the incident is asked to call the Hudson County Sheriff's Office Crash Investigation Unit at 201-915-1300, or the Hoboken Police Traffic Bureau at 201-420-2100.
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