Pedestrian Killed in Cresskill Accident
Police identified the pedestrian as Glenn Leoniuk, 55, of Cresskill, who died after a crash on Maple Street on a Friday evening.
Glenn Leoniuk, 55, of Cresskill, was killed in a pedestrian crash on Maple Street in Cresskill on November 6, according to Cresskill police.
What Happened on Maple Street in Cresskill
Police said officers went to Maple Street and Knickerbocker Road at about 5:30 p.m. after the crash was reported. According to a department release, Leoniuk was in critical condition when officers reached him. Police said he was taken quickly to a nearby hospital and died there. The driver remained at the scene.
Where the Cresskill Police Review Stands
Cresskill police worked with the Bergen County Prosecutor's Office Fatal Accident Team and the Bergen County Sheriff's Department Bureau of Criminal Investigation on the inquiry. Police said the joint review led to a decision that no criminal charges or traffic citations would be filed. The department also offered its sympathy to the man's family and loved ones. A funeral home in Tenafly will host a service for Leoniuk on Saturday morning, and he is to be buried at a cemetery in Paramus.
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Andrew Finkelstein· Jacoby & MeyersFrom an earlier interview. General commentary, not about this crash, and not legal advice. The contributor may not be licensed in your state.Sources
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