Pedestrian Involved Crash

[Lt. Robert Osborn]

On 12/15/14 at 2:33p.m., the Newton Police responded to several 9-1-1 calls reporting a serious motor vehicle accident on Water Street (between Mill Street and Spring Street) involving a pedestrian being struck by a motorist who was traveling in the southbound lane of Water Street closest to Hayek’s Market. 

Due to his injuries, the pedestrian was transported to Newton Medical Center by the Newton First Aid Squad.  The motorist was not injured in the collision.  St. Clare’s paramedics, the N.J. State DOT Traffic Diversion Unit and the Newton Fire Department also responded to assist.

The accident is currently being investigated by members of the Newton Police Department, the Sussex County Sheriff’s Department and the Sussex County Prosecutor’s Office.

Motorists should expect delays and plan alternate routes accordingly.  

More details will be released when they become available.