Pedestrian Killed In Morris County Hit-And-Run: Police

PARSIPPANY, NJ — Police are investigating a fatal pedestrian crash on Route 46 in Parsippany on Monday night and are looking for the driver who fled the scene.

Parsippany Police Department Public Information Officer Lt. Brian Conover said the crash occurred near Buffalo Wild Wings on the westbound side of the highway, just before 10 p.m.

Officials said the pedestrian, who has not been identified as of Tuesday morning, sustained fatal injuries.

Conover could not provide specific details about the crash and referred all inquiries to the Morris County Prosecutor's Office, which is handling the investigation.

Meghan Knab, a spokeswoman for the Morris County Prosecutor's Office, confirmed that a man was struck by a silver or gray Toyota RAV4, model years 2019 to 2021, which is missing a passenger side view mirror.

Knab added that the driver fled the scene following the crash.

Anyone with information is encouraged to call Parsippany Police at 973-263-4300, the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crimes Unit at 973-285-6200, or Morris County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-743-7433.

This crash marks the fourth pedestrian fatality in Parsippany this year.

In April, a 73-year-old woman was struck while attempting to cross Route 46 West at North Beverwyck Road. In June, a 55-year-old man was hit by a car near 1429 Route 46 East and was pronounced dead at the scene.

Most recently, in July, an 8-year-old boy was killed when a vehicle struck him while he was riding his bike on Littleton Road.

Mayor James Barberio has since called on state and county officials to allocate more resources toward enhancing pedestrian safety and reducing speed on Parsippany roadways under their management.

The mayor also announced that township police will "immediately" increase enforcement against drivers who fail to prioritize pedestrians and bicyclists. Additionally, Barberio stated he has discussed with the township engineering department the need to prioritize pedestrian safety in all current and future road projects.

This article has since been updated with additional information from the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office.