Man Crossing Route 22 Injured in Car Accident in Sommerset County West of North Plainfield
SOMMERSET COUNTY, NEW JERSEY (December 19, 2025) – A pedestrian was seriously injured in a Somerset County car accident along Route 22.
Somerset County officials are saying that the accident took place around 5:10 AM on Thursday. A pedestrian was crossing Route 22 when they were hit by a Volkswagen Tiguan.
First responders were called to the scene of the collision to help the victim. They were transported to the University Medical Trauma Center in Newark.
A full investigation into the collision remains ongoing.
Liability for Sommerset County Car Accidents
Every driver in New Jersey must operate with the care necessary to avoid colliding with any pedestrian in the roadway. Pursuant to New York Vehicle Code 1146, “Notwithstanding the provisions of any other law to the contrary, every driver of a vehicle shall exercise due care to avoid colliding with any bicyclist, pedestrian, or domestic animal upon any roadway and shall give warning by sounding the horn when necessary.” Drivers may act negligent prior to hitting a pedestrian in a number of different ways.
- A driver may be traveling at a speed that is unsafe given the prevailing road conditions.
- A driver may be distracted by looking at their phone or other objects.
- A driver may be intoxicated by alcohol or other substances.
The vast majority of pedestrian accidents are preventable. They often involve situations where drivers are traveling at an unsafe speed given the prevailing traffic conditions. During periods of inclement weather, drivers may need to travel well below the stated speed limit to remain safe. Any person injured due to the negligent actions of a driver may be able to pursue some measure of justice through a personal injury claim.
Investigating New Jersey Pedestrian Accidents
We at GLK Law extend our best wishes to the pedestrian injured in this New Jersey car accident. Any person who may have more information about what happened should reach out to the police. There needs to be a thorough investigation into what went wrong.
Have you or someone that you care about been injured in a New Jersey car accident? You may be entitled to financial compensation. Our team of experienced pedestrian accident attorneys is here for you. We are committed to helping victims get the medical and financial support that they need to recover. You are always welcome to reach out to us anytime at (516) 908-9792.
