Morris County Man Killed By Truck In Rainstorm: Cops

MORRIS TWP., N.J. – A Morris County man was struck by a vehicle and killed Wednesday night in Morris Township during a heavy rainstorm, Capt. Richard Ferrone said.

Police received a call at 7:58 p.m. of a collision involving a pedestrian in the area of Madison Avenue at Pitney Place, Ferrone said. Officers responded and found the victim, Peter Isel, 45, of Morris Township had been struck in the area of the intersection and was suffering from life-threatening injuries, Ferrone said.

Isel was taken to Morristown Medical Center where he succumbed to his injuries.

An investigation revealed Isel was walking east bound on the west bound shoulder of Madison Avenue during a period of heavy rain. When he reached the intersection of Pitney Place, he crossed the westbound traffic lane and was struck by a Ford utility truck heading east bound in the east bound traffic lane, Ferrone said.

The driver remained at the scene and fully cooperated with the investigation. There is no indication that speed, alcohol, or drugs was a factor in the collision. It does not appear there will be any charges, Ferrone said.