Investigation Underway After Pedestrian Died in Hamilton Collision While Crossing Route 40 by Cantillon Boulevard
HAMILTON, NEW JERSEY (February 3, 2025) – A pedestrian has tragically died in a Hamilton Township car accident while crossing Route 40 near Cantillon Boulevard.
South Jersey officials are saying that the accident took place around 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. A pedestrian was crossing the road when they were hit by a vehicle.
The victim was then hit by another vehicle just moments later. Paramedics were called to the scene of the collision to help the victim.
Sadly, they died due to their injuries.
Liability for Hamilton Pedestrian Accidents
Many pedestrians are killed or seriously injured every year in the United States. According to the NHTSA, “Pedestrian fatalities per year steadily decreased from the late 1970s to 2009 when the United States reached a low of 4,109 deaths (Reish, 2021; Schneider, 2020). However, the number of pedestrian fatalities has increased since 2009, leading to a 5-year average of 6,502 pedestrian deaths during the 5 most recent years (2017 to 2021).” There are many ways that drivers may have acted negligently.
- Drivers may have been traveling at an unsafe speed.
- Drivers may have been distracted by their cellphones.
- Drivers may have been intoxicated by various substances.
If a driver fails to slow down to avoid hitting a pedestrian in the roadway, this could form the basis of a negligence claim. Drivers must slow down to avoid hitting a pedestrian, even if they are outside of a marked crosswalk. The family of any person who died in a pedestrian collision may be able to seek some measure of accountability through a personal injury claim.
Investigating New Jersey Pedestrian Accidents
We at GLK Law extend our deepest condolences to the family of the pedestrian who died in this collision. 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 happened.
Have you or someone that you care about been injured in a South Jersey pedestrian accident? You may have legal recourse. Our team of personal injury attorneys is here for you. We care deeply that accident victims are aware of their rights and that those rights are being protected. Whether you just have legal questions or need any type of support, we are here for you. You can reach out to us anytime at (516) 908-9792.
