Pedestrian Killed in Fair Lawn Accident
The crash happened shortly before 10 p.m. on Route 4 East near Saddle River Road in Fair Lawn.
Andrew FinkelsteinA 31-year-old woman from Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, was killed in a pedestrian crash on Route 4 East in Fair Lawn on November 3, according to police.
The Night Route 4 East Crash Unfolded
Police said the woman stepped into the right lane of Route 4 East near Saddle River Road shortly before 10 p.m. and was hit there by a Honda Prelude. An ambulance carried her to a Paterson hospital, St. Joseph's University Medical Center, where she died. Authorities are holding her name until her relatives have been told.
What Happens After the Fair Lawn Crash
A 41-year-old man from Bogota was driving the car and stayed at the scene. No charges were filed against him. Fair Lawn police have not released any information about why the woman was on the highway.
Initial reports about a crash are based on what was known at the time. As the investigation goes on, some of those details may change.
From an earlier interview. General commentary, not about this crash, and not legal advice.Lost someone in a crash like this?
Here is what families in New Jersey usually need, in the order it comes up.
Death certificates. The funeral home or the family can order them, and banks and insurers each usually want a copy.
Crash report. The crash report is usually ready a few weeks after the crash, and you can still get it later.
Funeral costs. Every state has a victim fund that pays funeral costs after some crashes, and the fund decides who qualifies.
Survivor payments. If the person who died had worked, their spouse or children may get monthly Social Security payments. Applying early matters.
Insurance offer. You can turn down the insurer's first offer and ask for more.
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