Investigation Underway After Pedestrian Killed in Lindenwold Car Accident by East Gibbsboro Road and South Emerson Avenue
LINDENWOLD, NEW JERSEY (August 24, 2025) – A pedestrian has tragically died in a Lindenwold car accident by the intersection of East Gibbsboro Road and South Emerson Avenue.
Lindenwold officials are saying that the accident took place around 9 PM on Friday night. A pedestrian was trying to cross the road when they were hit by a vehicle.
That driver remained at the scene and cooperated with authorities. Despite the life-saving measures from EMS, the victim died due to his injuries.
A full investigation remains ongoing at this time.
Liability for New Jersey Pedestrian Accidents
Thousands of pedestrians are killed or seriously injured in motor vehicle collisions every year in the United States. According to the Governors Highway Safety Association, “Drivers hit and killed 3,304 people walking in the United States in the first half of 2024, down 2.6% from the year before but a staggering 48% above a decade ago, according to a new analysis from GHSA.” There are many common causes of pedestrian accidents.
- Speeding
- Distracted driving
- Inclement weather
- Poor road conditions
Drivers have a legal obligation to exercise due care to avoid colliding with any pedestrians. They should be particularly cautious when they are making turns. A number of pedestrian collisions involve drivers that fail to check intersections as they are making left turns. If a driver fails to exercise due care and hits a pedestrian, this could form the basis of a negligence claim. Certain steps should be taken after any pedestrian crash.
- The police should be called to the scene so that they can begin an investigation.
- Eyewitnesses should be interviewed.
- Medical records related to the incident should be collected.
The vast majority of pedestrian collisions are preventable. They tend to involve situations where drivers are simply not paying adequate attention to the road ahead of them. This is particularly true during periods of reduced visibility. Drivers are simply not expecting to encounter pedestrians in many situations. But this does not absolve them of their responsibility to slow down and avoid collisions.
Investigating New Jersey Pedestrian Accidents
We at GLK Law extend our deepest condolences to the family of the man killed in this Lindenwold pedestrian accident. Any person that may have more information should reach out to the authorities. It is our sincere hope that steps are taken to make this intersection safer.
Do you need more information about a New Jersey pedestrian accident? Our team of pedestrian accident attorneys is here to assist in any way that we can. We are committed to helping victims and holding negligent drivers accountable for their actions. 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.
