Investigation Underway After Pedestrian Died in Union Collision on Route 495
UNION, NEW JERSEY (December 2, 2025) – A pedestrian has tragically died in a Union car accident on Route 495 on the westbound side of Kennedy Boulevard.
Union officials are saying that the accident took place around 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday. The pedestrian may have been walking westbound when he was struck by a vehicle.
First responders were called to the scene of the collision to help the victim. Sadly, he was beyond medical aid and later died due to his injuries.
Liability for Union City Car Accidents
Drivers must use caution to avoid hitting pedestrians in the roadway. According to NJ Rev Stat § 39:4-36, “The driver of a vehicle shall yield the right-of-way to a pedestrian crossing the roadway within any unmarked crosswalk at an intersection, except at crosswalks when the movement of traffic is being regulated by police officers or traffic control signals.” Drivers should take several measures to avoid pedestrians.
- Drivers must continuously scan the road ahead of them to avoid hazards.
- Drivers must check their blind spots before making turns at intersections.
- Drivers must use their horn to alert pedestrians of their presence in certain situations.
Even if a pedestrian is outside of a marked crosswalk, drivers must still use caution to avoid hitting them. When a driver fails to slow down to avoid hitting a pedestrian in the roadway, this may be construed as negligence. Any person injured in a pedestrian collision may be able to seek some measure of justice and accountability through a civil claim. This right extends to the family members of any person who died due to the negligent actions of another driver.
Investigating Union City Car Accidents
We at GLK Law extend our deepest condolences to the family of the pedestrian killed in this crash. Any person who may have more information about what happened should reach out to the police. It is our sincere hope that steps are taken to prevent similar collisions.
Have you or someone that you care about been injured in a Union pedestrian accident? You may have legal recourse. Our team of pedestrian accident attorneys is here to support you in any way that we can. We are committed to helping victims understand their rights and get some measure of justice. You can reach out to us anytime at (516) 908-9792.
