Pedestrian Struck on River Road

New Milford Police Chief Frank Papapietro reported that a 56-year-old male pedestrian was struck by a vehicle while crossing eastbound on River Road at Faller Drive at approximately 6:15 p.m. Friday evening.

The vehicle, a Toyota Camry, driving northbound on River Road, was driven by a 58-year-old female. Traveling in the car was an adult female passenger and a female child who was secured in a car seat in the rear seat of the vehicle. 

The pedestrian was taken to Hackensack University Medical Center by New Milford Volunteer Ambulance Corps and Hackensack Paramedics, who arrived at the scene. Papapietro told Patch that the vehicle was impounded pending conclusion of the investigation. 

"The driver has not been charged with any violations at this time," Papapietro said. The driver and passengers were not injured and the condition of the pedestrian is not immediately available. 

The accident is being investigated by P.O. Derek Mattessich, P.O Justin Pisano and Sgt. Kevin Kiene. Pisano is a member of the Prosecutor's Fatal Accident Investigation Unit and was on call for them this weekend, in addition to his regular tour of duty in New Milford.

Papapietro said that Pisano notified the Fatal Accident Investigation Unit, but it was determined that the accident did not meet the criteria for a full response from the team. The accident remains under investigation. River Road is open to traffic.