Middletown Mourns Death of Beloved Teacher

A third grade teacher at Forest Avenue School was killed after a hit-and-run accident in her Somerset neighborhood Monday night.

Kerri Harrison, 35, and her husband, Tracey, 42, were hit while they were walking around 9 p.m. Her husband was injured in the accident, said police.

“Mrs. Harrison was a dedicated teacher, mother and wife,” said Middletown Superintendent Rosemarie Kraeger. “She enriched our hearts, minds and souls daily.”

Kraeger said counselors are available at the schools this week for students and staff.

"Our thoughts and prayers are with the Harrison family," said the superintendent.  

The driver, later identified as 36-year-old Adam Cooper, has been charged with leaving the scene of an accident, death resulting. Police said he may face additional charges.  

Residents remembered the popular teacher on Facebook Wednesday morning:

Rochelle LeBlanc Maccarone She was a wonderful teacher she will be sadly missed..

Susan Barlow My daughter has her .she seemed like an awsome fun teacher. This is so hard to tell my daughter about losing her teacher.

Linda Owen oh no. She was my son's teacher before we moved to San Diego. She was a great teacher, well loved by the students. So sad.

Nicole Powaluk Boudreau My daughter had her too:-( so so sad .my heart goes out to all her family children and school kids♥

Jessica Lynn I did not know her, but my nephew ha her last year for 3rd grade, he absolutely loved her and so did my sister!! She was a wonderful teacher and person and touched so many lives!! My thoughts and prayers are with her family!!!

Shannon Leigh Edwards she was an amazing teacher she made a difference in so many lives she will be missed

LaCosta Schultz Wilson She was an amazing teacher, who loved her students. My son had her for a teacher and she had an impact on his life. I will never forget her and she will be sadly missed