Pedestrian Hit, Killed By Car Outside Of Kean University In Union

UNION COUNTY, NJ — A pedestrian was hit by a car in front of Kean University and died from injuries on Monday, according to the Union Police Department.

Hanna Syed, a 26-year-old from Jackson Heights, New York, was hit by a white 2013 Ford Explorer driven by 34-year-old Charles Carrier Jr. of Newark. Carrier was driving south on North Avenue when he collided with Syed.

Union Police arrived at the scene at around 5:32 p.m. on Monday.

Syed was rushed to Trinitas Hospital where she ultimately died from her injuries at 6:12 p.m.

Union Police rerouted traffic on North Avenue for about three hours while they conducted an investigation of the crash. The investigation is being conducted by Officer Michael Salerno.

This investigation is ongoing pending further information and witness statements. Any witnesses to this crash are asked to contact the Union Police Department Traffic Bureau at 908-851-5070.