Pedestrian Killed in Newark Accident
The pedestrian has been identified as Sequndo Reyes Lligun, 37, who was struck on Bloomfield Avenue early Sunday and died at University Hospital.
Andrew FinkelsteinA 37-year-old pedestrian, Sequndo Reyes Lligun, was killed early Sunday at Bloomfield Avenue and North 6th Street in Newark, according to the Essex County Prosecutor and the Newark Public Safety Director.
What Happened at Bloomfield Avenue and North 6th
Lligun was struck at the intersection at about 2:06 a.m. Sunday. He died at University Hospital at 2:36 a.m., about half an hour later. Authorities said the car was driven by an off-duty Newark police officer, who stayed at the scene and showed no signs of impairment.
Where the Newark Investigation Stands
Authorities said the officer is cooperating with investigators, and the crash remains under investigation. No charges have been announced. Anyone with information was asked to call the Essex County Prosecutor's Office confidential tip line.
Witnesses can still make a difference days after a crash. Police often keep asking the public to come forward with anything they saw.
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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