Police Identify Man Killed by Car on New Year's Eve in Woodbridge

Woodbridge, NJ - Woodbridge police released more details Monday on the man hit and killed by a car on New Year’s Eve in the township, in what police are deeming to be a tragic accident.

George R. Parker, 65, was struck by a car and killed as he was trying to cross busy West Pond Road (Rt. 184) at 5:55 p.m. on Thursday night, New Year’s Eve, according to Patrolman Kevin Hawley with the Woodbridge police.

The accident happened almost directly in front of the Outerbridge Liquor store in the Hopelawn section of Woodbridge. Parker was trying to cross the road to get to his apartment across the street, also located on West Pond Road. According to witnesses, one car saw him and swerved, but the second car was unable to swerve in time, and struck him. Parker was pronounced dead at the scene.

The driver, a 48-year-old Staten Island man, stayed at the scene, Hawley said. He told police he was driving home from work in Iselin when the accident occurred. He showed no signs of alcohol intoxication or impairment and voluntarily gave blood to be tested for drugs and alcohol. As of this time, no charges have been filed.

There is no crosswalk near there and West Pond Road is a busy, highly-trafficked, four-lane roadway. If anyone witnessed the incident or has any more to report, they are asked to call Officer Hawley at Woodbridge police headquarters at (732) 634-7700.