Man in Intensive Care After Being Struck on Route 4 in River Edge

RIVER EDGE - A 44-year-old Paramus man is in the intensive care unit at Hackensack University Medical Center after he was hit by a car Wednesday night while trying to cross Route 4 in River Edge, near the Paramus border. 

According to Chief Thomas Cariddi, the incident occured around 9:12 p.m. Wednesday when the pedestrian attempted to cross Route 4 from the eastbound side to the westbound side. Upon reaching the westbound side, he was struck by a vehicle and hit the windshield before being thrown to the ground.

"He was treated at the scene by members of the and advance life support paramedics from Hackensack University Medical Center," Cariddi said Thursday. "As of this morning he is in the intensive care unit."

Witnesses said the pedestrian, wearing a black shirt and blue jeans, darted across lanes going from east to west on Route 4, according to Cariddi.

At the time of the accident, the right and center westbound lanes were closed near the Paramus border, causing heavy delays in the area. 

No charges have been filed against the driver, although the investigation is still ongoing, police said. The joint investigation includes officials from , , Bergen County Police and the Bergen County Prosecutor's Office.

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