Paterson, NJ (June 8, 2026) – A man died on Saturday evening, June 6, after being struck by a car at the intersection of Madison Avenue and Third Avenue in Paterson. The accident was reported at approximately 8:22 p.m. on Sunday, June 7.
Emergency units found the man at the scene and took him to St. Joseph’s University Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead. The driver of the vehicle remained at the scene following the collision.
The man’s identity has not been released. No additional details about the wreck were available as of the morning of Monday, June 8. The inquiry remained active as of that morning, with further information expected as the case develops.
We offer our condolences to the man’s family and those who cared for him.
What Typically Happens After a Fatal Pedestrian Crash in New Jersey?
When a pedestrian is fatally hurt in New Jersey, the county prosecutor’s office typically takes an active role alongside local police in managing the review. This is standard practice in the state for crashes that result in death, as the prosecutor’s office has jurisdiction over serious injury and fatality cases. The involvement of that office does not necessarily indicate criminal wrongdoing; it reflects the standard process for any fatal traffic collision.
The driver remaining at the scene is a legally required step in New Jersey following any crash that causes injury or death. Leaving the scene of such a collision is a criminal offense, and staying put allows investigators to gather information directly from the driver while the details are still fresh. Cooperation at the scene is typically factored into how the case is handled going forward.
Urban intersections like Madison Avenue and Third Avenue in Paterson can see heavy pedestrian and vehicle traffic, particularly during evening hours. Lighting, crosswalk markings, and signal timing are all factors that may be reviewed as part of a fatal pedestrian crash investigation.
