Pedestrian Dies In Rt. 22 Crash Thursday, Police Say

MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ - A 64-year-old pedestrian died Thursday as a result of a crash in Mountainside, authorities said.

At around 4:35 a.m., Mountainside police responded to a report of a pedestrian struck by a motor vehicle at the intersection of Route 22 and New Providence Road, police said.

Officers found a 64-year-old man from Mountainside in the roadway at the scene, police said.

An initial investigation revealed the man crossed into traffic while operating a battery powered scooter and was struck by a 2016 Nissan driven by a 62-year-old woman from Plainfield, who stopped at the scene.

The pedestrian was pronounced dead at Overlook Medical Center in Summit later on Thursday, police said.

Any witnesses to the incident are urged to contact Detective James Debbie of the Mountainside Police Department at (908) 232-8100.