Crime & Safety

Pedestrian Seriously Injured After Being Struck By Car In East Windsor

An off-duty state trooper and officers immediately rendered medical aid to the pedestrian, police said.

EAST WINDSOR, NJ – A 22-year-old Hightstown man was injured after he was hit by a car while trying to cross Route 33 in East Windsor, police said.

On Tuesday, around 6:38 p.m., East Windsor police responded to a motor vehicle crash involving a pedestrian on Route 33 West in the area of Probasco Road.

According to preliminary investigation, Kevin Meador, 32, of Hightstown was traveling westbound on Route 33 in the left lane when it collided with David Tecu-Solomon who was attempting to cross Route 33 in a north-to-south direction.

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Officers and an off-duty New Jersey State Trooper immediately rendered medical aid to Solomon. Capital Health Systems EMS and Paramedics responded and continued treatment.

Tecu-Solomon suffered significant bodily injuries and was taken to Capital Health Regional Medical Center by Capital Health Systems EMS. The investigation is ongoing.

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