Morris County Man, 24, Struck, Killed By Car: Prosecutor

A Jefferson Township man was struck and killed by a car early Saturday morning in Jefferson, and police are searching for the driver involved.

Morris County Prosecutor Fredric Knapp announced Saturday afternoon that Michael Adams, 24, was struck by a vehicle while walking on Route 15 North near Edison Road around 4 a.m. Adams was taken to St. Clare’s Hospital where he was pronounced dead, Knapp said.

The Jefferson Township police and Morris County Prosecutor’s Office are asking anyone with information about the incident to call 973-697-1300 or 973-285-6200.